Past Weather (1st to 10th March, 2014)
Light to moderate rainfall reported in the agricultural plains of the country during the last decade.
Temperature Forecast
Day and night temperatures are expected normal 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 in upper and central parts of Punjab during the decade. However light to moderate rainfall is expected in upper and central parts of the province from 13th to 16th of the decade.
Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the Sindh. However light to moderate rain is expected in few parts of Sindh Including Dadu, Ghotki, Larkana, Moen Jo Daro and Sukkur from 14th and 17th of the decade.
Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in the province. However light to moderate rainfall (with light snowfall over the hills) is expected from 14th to 17th of 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 at few parts of the province including Dalbandin, Zhob, Quetta from 13th and 16th 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 during the decade.
Mainly cold and cloudy weather is expected in most parts of the Kashmir. Widespread rain-thunderstorm (with snowfall over the hills) is expected in most parts of the Kashmir during mid 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 flowering/milk maturity/wax maturity stages. Farmers are advised to irrigate the crops keeping the expected rain in the agricultural plains of the country.
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Weeds are expected to shoot in excess after recent rains. Farmers should control weeds growth soon after rains.
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Farmers are advised to control further weeds growth at the present growing stages to stop any negative impact over the crops. Weeds removing practices should be started soon after expected rains in the mentioned areas.
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Farmers of upper half and northwest Balochistan should be careful about irrigation and spraying chemicals on the 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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Farmers 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 along the rains expected in the decade.
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Farmers are advised to ensure field sanitation and spray prophylactic fungicidal sprays to prevent spread of diseases on vegetables.