Past Weather (1st to 10th February, 2014)
Light to moderate rainfall reported in the agricultural plains of the country during the last decade.
Temperature Forecast
Night temperatures are expected to drop slightly (1-2°C) in most of the agricultural plains of the country especially in upper parts of the country during the decade.
Rain Forecast
Mostly cold and dry weather is expected during the decade. However light to moderate rainfall is expected in most parts of the province during the 2nd half of decade.
Dry weather expected in most of the parts of Sindh.
Mainly cold and cloudy weather is expected in the province. However light to moderate rainfall (with light snowfall over the hills) is expected in decade.
Mainly cold and cloudy weather is expected in most parts of the Balochistan however light to moderate rain (with light snowfall over the hills) is expected in 2nd half of decade.
Mainly cold and cloudy weather is expected in most parts of the G.B however light to moderate rain (with light snowfall over the hills) is expected in 2nd half of the decade.
Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the Kashmir. Widespread rain-thunderstorm (with snowfall over the hills) is expected in most parts of the Kashmir in 2nd half of the decade.
Wind Forecast
Normal wind pattern may prevail in most of the agricultural plains of the country during the decade.
Advisory for Farmers
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Wheat crop is in tillering/shooting/heading stages.
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Farmers are advised to irrigate the crops keeping the expected rain in the agricultural plains of the country.
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At this stage of wheat crop, farmers should control weeds further growth by manual practices or any recommended spray.
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Farmers of irrigated/barani areas are advised to remove weeds from the fields, so that the present soil moisture may fully be utilized.
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Farmers in the lower half of the country especially those in central regions are advised to take up poultry rearing houses to maintain optimum room temperature and take care against the rapid changes in air temperature and relative humidity.
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Farmers are advised to ensure field sanitation and spray prophylactic fungicidal sprays to prevent spread of diseases on vegetables.