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Weather advisory for Farmers (21st February to 29th February, 2016)
Issued on 22 Feb, 2016

Past Weather (11th to 20th February , 2016)

Light to moderate rainfall reported in the agricultural plains of Punjab, K.P, G.B & Kashmir however dry weather reported in the agricultural plains of the Sindh & Balochistan 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 dry weather is expected during the decade. However light to moderate rain is expected in most parts of the province including Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Lahore & D.G Khan divisions from 28th to 29th of the decade.
Mainly dry weather is expected during 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 Hazara, & D.I Khan division from 27th to 29th the decade.
Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the Balochistan however light to moderate rain (with light snowfall over the hills) is expected in Zhob, Sibbi, & Kalat from 28th to 29th 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 28th & 29th of the decade.
Widespread rain-thunderstorm (with snowfall over the hills) is expected in most parts of the Kashmir including Muzzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Kotli from 28th to 29th 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • At this stage of wheat crop, farmers should control weeds further growth by manual practices or any recommended spray.

  • Farmers of irrigated/barani areas are advised to remove weeds from the fields, so that the present soil moisture may fully be utilized.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Farmers are advised to ensure field sanitation and spray prophylactic fungicidal aprays to prevent spread of diseases on vegetables.

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