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hurricane Hurricane Risk in Karachi, Pakistan

Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10

Risk: 0Historical: 4

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Key Risk Factors

  • 6 tropical cyclones on record near Karachi since 1999, each storm counted once (track within 250 km at tropical-storm strength or stronger)

Peak season: August-October

Last significant event: Tropical Storm Asna (2024-08-30)

Highest Risk Cities for Hurricanes

1
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
2
Miami, FL
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
3
Tampa, FL
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
4
New Orleans, LA
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
5
Manila, Philippines
Risk: 9Historical: 10
6
Mexico City, Mexico
Risk: 9Historical: 6
7
Mumbai, India
Risk: 9Historical: 3
8
Shanghai, China
Risk: 9Historical: 10
9
Bangkok, Thailand
Risk: 9Historical: 0
10
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Risk: 9Historical: 8
Karachi is not in the top 10 for hurricane risk among tracked cities.

How Karachi Compares

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Notable Hurricane Events Near Karachi

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable hurricane events near Karachi, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Cyclone Biparjoy (June 2023).

Cyclone Biparjoy

June 6, 2023 — WARNING

Centre passed 238 km from Karachi at 50 kt (93 km/h); storm peak Category 3 · 204 km/h

Unnamed cyclone

May 21, 2001 — WATCH

Centre passed 244 km from Karachi at 55 kt (102 km/h); storm peak Category 3 · 204 km/h

Unnamed cyclone

May 15, 1999 — WATCH

Centre passed 136 km from Karachi at 100 kt (185 km/h); storm peak Category 3 · 204 km/h

Tropical Storm Asna

August 30, 2024 — INFORMATION

Centre passed 150 km from Karachi at 40 kt (74 km/h); storm peak Tropical Storm · 74 km/h

Cyclone Phet

June 6, 2010 — INFORMATION

Centre passed 147 km from Karachi at 35 kt (65 km/h); storm peak Category 4 · 232 km/h

Hurricane Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Know your evacuation zone and plan routes in advance
  • 2.Install storm shutters or have plywood pre-cut for windows
  • 3.Stock at least 3 days of water, food, and medications
  • 4.Secure outdoor furniture and trim trees near structures
  • 5.Review your insurance coverage for wind and flood damage

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How this data is built

Karachi, Pakistan hurricane risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live hurricane monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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