Cyclone poses no 'threat' to Pakistan's coastal areas, says PMD Pakistan Representational image. — File photo The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said none of Pakistan's coastal areas face any threat from the tropical cyclone. "Yesterday’s low-pressure area over Southeast Arabian Sea has rapidly intensified into a depression (intense low-pressure area) and lay centered around latitude," the statement said. The cyclone is at a distance of about 1,640 km southeast of Karachi, the PMD said, predicting it would likely intensify into a cyclonic storm during the next 18-24 hours and move in a north-northwest direction. "PMD’s Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and will keep updating accordingly," it said.