KARACHI, June 6: The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Monday issued an advisory about the formation of a tropical cyclone in the eastern Arabian Sea, saying that it would cause rains in the metropolis by Friday.

Weatherman Naeem Shah said that as an initial effect of this cyclonic activity, temperatures would rise in Sindh and Punjab provinces following a change in wind pattern.

He said that the city was likely to receive rains by June 10 (Friday) as a result of the formation of the tropical cyclone.

The advisory issued by the Met Office says: “Latest meteorological data indicates that a well-marked low pressure area has developed in the Eastern Arabian Sea near western coast of India…The current sea surface temperatures (around 30 degree centigrade) and other meteorological parameters are favourable for the development of a depression (strong weather system) during the next 24 hours.”

The Met Office advisory places the low-pressure area at 19.3°N and 75°E.

In June last year, cyclone Phet roared past Karachi before it made landfall on the coast of Thatta district. It left a trail of destruction in its wake, particularly along the Makran coast.

Meanwhile, the maximum temperature in the city was 37 degrees centigrade on Monday with 57 per cent humidity, a measure of the amount of moisture in the air.

The Met Office forecast hot and humid weather in the metropolis for Tuesday, saying the maximum temperature could range between 36 degrees centigrade and 38 degrees centigrade.