Past Weather (1st to 10th May, 2014)
Light to moderate rainfall reported in the agricultural plains of the K.P, Balochistan & light rainfall reported in the agricultural plains of the Punjab, Sindh, G.B and Kashmir and during the last decade.
Temperature Forecast
Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal in most of the agricultural plains of the country during the decade.
Rain Forecast
Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the Punjab however light to moderate rainfall is expected in the province including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Bahawalpur division from 11th to 14th of decade.
Mostly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the Sindh however light rain is expected at few places of the province including Sukkur, Larkana division on 11th & 19th of this decade.
Mainly dry weather is expected in the province. However light to moderate rainfall is expected from 11th to 14th and from 19th of the decade.
Mostly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the Balochistan however light to moderate rain is expected at few places of the province including Kalat, Khuzdar, Zhob, Quetta on 11th and from 18th to 19th of this decade.
Rain-thunderstorm is expected in most parts of the G.B during the decade.
Mainly dry weather is expected in most of the parts of the Kashmir however rain-thunderstorm is expected from 11th to 14th and from 18th of this 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 growing at Wax/full maturity stages. Farmers are advised to stop irrigation the crops keeping the occurred and expected rain in the agricultural plains of the country.
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Weeds are expected to shoot in excess after recent rains. Farmers should control weeds growth soon after rains.
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Farmers are advised to control further weeds growth at the present growing stages to stop any negative impact over the crops. Weeds removing practices should be started soon after expected rains in the mentioned areas.
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Farmers of upper half and northwest Balochistan should be careful about irrigation and spraying chemicals on the crops during or before expected rains during the decade.
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Wheat crop is growing at very crucial development stages of Wax/Full maturity stages in Punjab. Farmers of these areas are advised to harvest wheat crop keeping in view weather information in mind.
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During the harvesting process, farmers are advised to be aware about the weather conditions & keep listening & watching carefully the weather advisories issued through radio & television.
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Farmers of Southern Punjab & Sindh are advised to prepare land for cotton in time so that best grains conditions may be fully utilized during the whole crop life.