Past Weather (11th to 20th January, 2016)
Light to moderate rainfall reported in the agricultural plains of Punjab, K.P however light rainfall reported in the agricultural plains of the Sindh, Balochistan, G.B & Kashmir 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 rainfall is expected in most parts of the province including Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Faisalabad, D. G Khan divisions from 28th to 30th of the decade.
Mainly dry weather expected in most of the parts of Sindh however light rain is expected in Mirpur-Khas division on 30th of the decade.
Mainly cold and cloudy weather is expected in the province. However light to moderate rainfall (with light snowfall over the hills) is expected in D.I khan, Hazara, Peshawar & Malakand divisions from 28th to 30th of the 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 Quetta, Khuzdar, Kalat & Zhob from 28th to 30th of the 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 Gilgit, Skardu & Hunza from 26th to 30th of the decade.
Widespread rain-thunderstorm (with snowfall over the hills) is expected in most parts of the Kashmir including Muzzaffarabad, Kotli from 27th to 30th 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. Farmers are advised to stop irrigation the crops by keeping in view the expected rain in the agricultural plains of the country.
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The upcoming rain is beneficiary for all rabi crops.
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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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Removing weeds from the standing crops is very important as weeds utilize moisture and food which may be utilized by the crop. As a result considerable loss in yield occurs every year. However operations against weeds should be started using weedicides or manually when the crop completely covers the fields.
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Falling leaves from trees negatively affect standing Rabi crops like wheat and other crops. Framers should collect leaves from the crops as early as possible so that crop normal growth may not be disturbed.
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Due to further drop of temperatures, especially farmers of upper areas are advises to protect their crops from the frost.