Past Weather (11th to 20th April, 2017)
Light to moderate rainfall reported from most parts of K.P, G.B, Kashmir and upper Punjab while dry weather reported from rest parts of the country during the last decade.
Temperature Forecast
Day temperatures are expected slightly above normal in southern parts however slightly normal in northern half of the country during the decade.
Rain Forecast
Light to moderate rainfall is expected in upper parts of the province.
Mostly hot and dry weather is expected in the agricultural plains of province.
Light to moderate rainfall is expected at isolated places of the province during the decade
Light to moderate rainfall is expected in upper parts of the province, while dry weather is expected in rest parts.
Light to moderate rainfall in most parts of G.B during the current decade.
Light to moderate rainfall is expected in most parts of the Kashmir during the current decade.
Wind Forecast
Normal wind pattern may prevail in most of the agricultural plains of the country during the decade, however dust/sand storms may occur in southern Punjab and upper Sindh.
Advisory for Farmers
Wheat crop is at heading-maturity stages in of upper half of the country, while has been harvested in Sindh province. Farmers are advised to schedule their harvesting by keeping in view the weather forecast.
Dust/sand storm may occur in areas of matured wheat crop, accordingly measures may be taken to preserve the grains and residue after harvesting.
Removing weeds from the standing crops is very important as weeds utilize moisture and food which are to be utilized by the crop. As a result considerable loss in yield occurs every year. Spokesman