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Weather advisory for Farmers (1st to 10th July, 2014)
Issued on 1 Jul, 2014

Past Weather (21th to 30th June, 2014)

Light to moderate rainfall reported from agricultural plains of the Punjab, K.P, G.B & Kashmir, however light rainfall reported from Balochistan & dry weather reported from Sindh during the last decade.

Temperature Forecast

Temperatures are likely to be normal/above normal in the agricultural plains of the country and heat wave will also envelop northern areas during the decade.

Rain Forecast

Scattered rain/thunder showers over hills is expected during the 1st half of the decade.
Mainly dry weather is expected in the province. However light rainfall expected in Lower Sindh i.e. Karachi, Thatta etc. during 1st half of decade.
Heavy falls at isolated places is expected over most of the agricultural plains of the province during the 1st half of decade.
Mainly dry weather is expected in the province. However light rainfall expected over coastal areas of Balochistan during the end of decade.
Mostly cloudy weather with light to moderate rainfall over hills is expected in most parts of GB during the decade.
Mainly cloudy weather with light to moderate rainfall over hills is expected in isolated parts of Kashmir during the decade.

Wind Forecast

Dust storm/ gusty wind conditions likely to prevail in the country during the decade.

Advisory for Farmers

  • Pest/viral attacks and more weeds growth are expected after expected monsoon rains in sugarcane and other standing crops in upper parts of the country.

  • Farmers are therefore advised to take in time precautionary measures in this regard.

  • Farmers of rainfed areas obtaining water through tube wells and irrigated areas in upper parts are advised to schedule the irrigation according to the expected weather mentioned during the decade.

  • Rainfall/gusty winds after irrigation cause water logging of standing crops like maize, sugarcane and cotton.

  • Due to expected onset of monsoon rains during the decade farmers are advised to take in time precautionary measures to protect their crops, livestock and other property from any expected heavy rain.

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