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Weather advisory for Farmers (1st December to 10th December, 2015)
Issued on 1 Dec, 2015

Past Weather (21st to 30th November, 2015)

Trace rainfall reported in the agricultural plains of Punjab and Baluchistan, however light in KPK, G.B & Kashmir and dry weather reported in Sindh during the last decade.

Temperature Forecast

Night temperatures are expected to drop slightly (1-2°C) and day time temperatures are likely to be slightly normal in most of the agricultural plains of the country during the decade.

Rain Forecast

Mainly dry weather is expected in the province. However scattered light to moderate rainfall is expected in Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore and Rawalpindi divisions from 7th to 9th of decade.
Dry weather is expected in most parts of the Sindh during this decade.
Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in the province. However light to moderate rainfall with snowfall is expected in scattered places including Hazara, Malakand, Mardan, Peshawar & Kohat, divisions from 7th to 10th of decade.
Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the Balochistan however light to moderate rain is expected in Quetta, Sibbi, Gawadar districts on 7th and 8th of decade.
Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of Gilgit Baltistan. However light to moderate rain with snowfall is expected at Gilgit, Skardu from 7th to 10th of decade.
Light to moderate rainfall with snowfall is expected in most of the parts of the Kashmir including Rawalakot, Muzzaffarabad & Kotli divisions from 8th to 10th of decade.

Wind Forecast

Normal wind pattern may prevail in most of the agricultural plains of the country during the decade.

Advisory for Farmers

 

  • Farmers are advised to cultivate winter vegetables in time so that present soil moisture may fully be utilized.
  • Farmers are advised to take in time precautionary measures to protect livestock from expected dry/cold weather during the decade.
  • Farmers of cotton crop areas are advised to prepare their field for incoming rabi crops and complete sowing in time.
  • Farmers are advised to cultivate late verities in December.
  • Farmers of rainfed areas of K.P & Punjab are advised to complete cultivation of Rabi crops as soon as possible. The status of soil moisture is very suitable after rains during the season.
 

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