(NATIONAL) PMD issues alert against cyclone TEJ.

KARACHI -- Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Monday issued a sixth alert against cyclone TEJ.

It said the cyclonic storm TEJ over Southwest Arabian Sea had moved further west-northwestward, and had intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS).

It said a low-pressure system had been evolved in the Arabian Sea. The evolving weather phenomenon, located at a significant distance from Pakistan's coastal areas, is expected to transform into a cyclonic storm within the next 24 hours, according to PMD reports.

The low-pressure system is currently situated approximately 1,550 kilometres from Gwadar, indicating the potential for cyclonic activity in the region. Currently the cyclone was 380 km away from Oman and 290 km away from Yemen.

It said the speed of the winds at the centre of cyclone was 170-190 km per hour, creating waves in the sea over 45 metres high.

Another weather disturbance is identified around 1,750 kilometers south of Gwadar, further underlining the need for vigilance in the affected areas.

The PMD said a...