Tropical Cyclone Phet Hits Oman and Approaches Pakistan

Heavy rainfall with stormy winds related to tropical cyclone Phet hitting the coast of the Gulf state of Oman and will approach to Pakistan coastal belt after midday today.

The people in coastal areas of Sindh and Balochistan are being evacuated to the relief camps in view of imminent Phet, The News International reports.

Authorities are also advising residents to stay away from the seas while around 10,000 people have been moved to safer areas.

Examinations have been put off and schools have declared holidays. Businesses downed their shutters early to allow staffers to go home, The Hindu informs.