Weather advisory for Farmers (11th December to 20th December, 2015)
Issued on 11 Dec, 2015
Past Weather (1st to 10th December, 2015)
Light to moderate rainfall reported in the agricultural plains of Punjab, K.P, G.B & Kashmir however light rainfall reported in Balochistan 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 light to moderate rainfall is expected in hilly areas in end 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 and Malakand divisions from 15th to 18th of decade.
Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the Balochistan.
Mainly dry and cold weather is expected in most parts of Gilgit Baltistan. However light to moderate rain with snowfall is expected at Gilgit, Skardu from 15th to 20th of decade.
Cold and dry weather is expected in most of the parts of the Kashmir however light rainfall with snowfall is expected including Rawalakot, Muzzaffarabad & Kotli divisions from 18th to 20th 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.