Past Weather (21st to 29th 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
Day temperatures are slightly normal or above normal and night temperatures are expected in most of the agricultural plains 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 Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Lahore & D.G Khan divisions from 4th to 7th of the decade.
Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade. However light rainfall reported in Hyderabad, Larkana from 3rd to 5th of the decade.
Mainly cloudy weather is expected in the province. However light to moderate rainfall (with light snowfall over the hills) is expected in Hazara, Peshawar & D.I Khan division during 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 Zhob, Sibbi, & Kalat from 1st to 4th and 6th to 9th 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 during the decade.
Widespread rain-thunderstorm (with snowfall over the hills) is expected in most parts of the Kashmir including Muzzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Kotli during 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 Punjab, KP & upper Sindh.
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At this stage of wheat crop, farmers should control weeds further growth by manual practices or any recommended spray.
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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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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.
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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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Farmers are advised to ensure field sanitation and spray prophylactic fungicidal aprays to prevent spread of diseases on vegetables.