MUSCAT : The system, which is currently moving west-northwest at around 12 km/h, was last centered about 240 km west-southwest of Dwarka, India, and nearly 400 km south of Karachi, Pakistan.

According to Oman Meteorology, the storm poses no direct threat to Oman. However, forecasters warn that Shakhti is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm within the next 24 hours, with wind speeds potentially exceeding 90–100 km/h.

Born from a remnant low-pressure system near the Gulf of Kutch, Shakhti has quickly evolved into a formidable storm. Most models predict that it will initially track west-northwest before turning south-southwest, possibly looping in the northwest Arabian Sea while remaining offshore.

Though it currently threatens neither the Indian nor Pakistani coastlines directly, its influence is already being felt. Sindh authorities in Pakistan have issued warnings of rough seas, high tides, and dangerous conditions for fishermen, advising them to remain onshore. Light to moderate rainfall is also expected along some coastal areas, with the possibility of heavier downpours if the storm continues to intensify.

Named Shakhti by Sri Lanka under the World Meteorological Organization’s regional naming system, the storm has triggered heightened alerts across South Asia’s coastal zones. Maritime authorities have urged populations to monitor updates closely and avoid sea-based activities until conditions stabilize.

Satellite images show growing convection and dense cloud formations over the Arabian Sea, a sign of the storm’s increasing strength. While Oman remains outside its path, officials continue to monitor its progress in case of sudden changes.

For now, Shakhti’s greatest impact is expected at sea, but meteorologists caution that cyclones in the Arabian Sea can shift unpredictably.

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