Past Weather (1st to 10th September, 2014)
Light to moderate rainfall reported from Punjab, KP, G.B & Kashmir however dry weather reported from Sindh & Balochistan during the last decade.
Temperature Forecast
Normal to below normal temperature is expected in most of the agricultural plains of the country during the decade.
Rain Forecast
Mostly dry weather is expected during the decade. However rain thunder showers are expected over most of the agricultural plains of the province during the decade 2nd half (mid night of 13th & 14th October & end of the decade).
Dry weather expected in most of the parts of Sindh during the decade.
Mostly cloudy & cold weather with light to moderate rainfall over hills is expected at K.P during the decade.
Mainly dry weather is expected in the province. However light rainfall expected at a few places at Balochistan (Sibbi) during 1st half of the decade (13th October).
Mostly partially cloudy with light to moderate rainfall over hills is expected at few parts of GB during the decade.
Mostly partially cloudy/cloudy weather is expected however light to moderate rainfall is expected over most parts of Kashmir during the decade.
Wind Forecast
Normal to gusty wind pattern may prevail in most of the agricultural plains of the country during the decade.
Advisory for Farmers
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Monsoon rains have accelerated pest/viral attacks and more weeds growth in cotton, sugarcane and other standing crops. Viral/pests attacks on cotton and sugarcane crops have been reported in agricultural plains of the country. Farmers should take in time precautionary measures through manual methods or chemical spraying to control weeds on time.
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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. Farmers should be very careful in this regard.
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Farmers are advised to cultivate winter vegetables in time so that present soil moisture may fully be utilized.
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Farmers of wheat growing areas are advised to sow their crops in time to get the optimum yield. The best suitable time for wheat cultivation is 1st November to 20th November.
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Farmers of rainfed areas are advised to sow their rabi crops during the period 15th October to 15th November. After this time the yield of wheat crop decreases gradually.
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Farmers of cotton crop areas are advised to prepare their field for incoming rabi crops and complete sowing in time.