GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

PAKISTAN METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT

(NATIONAL AGROMET CENTRE)

Post Box No. 1214, Sector H-8/2

ISLAMABAD

                                                                                                                  Dated: February 20, 2012

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (21^st February to 29^th February, 2012)

Past Weather (11^th February to 20^th February, 2012):

Light to moderate rain with snowfall over hills is reported from the agricultural plains of KPK, Punjab, Northwest Balochistan, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan during the period. Whereas dry weather is reported from the agricultural plains of Sindh.

Temperature Forecast:

Below normal night Temperatures are likely in parts of Upper Punjab, Upper KPK, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan from 23^rd to 29^th February, 2012. While normal temperature range is expected in other parts of the country.

Rain Forecast:

v  Punjab:  Scattered rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Punjab on 21^st & 22^nd  February, 2012.

v  Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa:   Scattered rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in KPK on 21^st & 22^nd  February, 2012.

v  Sindh:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade.

v  Balochistan:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade.

v  Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan:  Rain/snowfall over the hills is expected in Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan from 21^st to 23^rd February, 2012.

Wind Forecast: Normal wind pattern is likely in most parts of the country.  However gusty winds are expected in areas during the rainy spell.

Advisory for Farmers:

Ø  Wheat crop is in heading/flowering development stages in the agriculture plains of the country. Farmers should irrigate the crops as per requirement keeping the above forecast of coming rains in mind.

Ø  Farmers should now accelerate weeds removing operations to save soil moisture and other nutrients from weeds.

Spokesman

                                                                                                                                                           Dated: February 10, 2012

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (11^th February to 20^th February, 2012)

Past Weather (1^st February to 10^th February, 2012):

Light to moderate rain with snowfall over hills is reported from the agricultural plains of KPK, Punjab, Balochistan, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan during the period. Whereas meager rain is reported from the agricultural plains of Sindh.

Temperature Forecast:

Temperatures are likely to remain slightly below normal in most parts of the country. However parts of Kashmir, Gilgit- Baltistan, Upper KPK and Upper Punjab may experience 2-3°C below normal night temperatures from 15^th-16^th and 19^th-20^th February, 2012.

Rain Forecast:

v  Punjab:  Scattered rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Upper Punjab on 12^th-13^th and 17^th-18^th February, 2012.

v  Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa:   Scattered rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in KPK on 12^th-13^th and 17^th-18^th February, 2012.

v  Sindh:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade.

v  Balochistan:  Scattered rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Northeast Balochistan on 12^th-13^th and 17^th-18^th February, 2012.

v  Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan:  Scattered rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan on 12^th-13^th and 17^th-18^th February, 2012.

Wind Forecast: Normal wind pattern is likely in most parts of the country.

Advisory for Farmers:

Ø  Wheat crop is in shooting/flowering development stages in the agriculture plains of the country. Farmers should irrigate the crops as per requirement keeping the above forecast of coming rains in mind.

Ø  Farmers should now accelerate weeds removing operations to save soil moisture and other nutrients from weeds.

Spokesman

                                                                                                                             Dated: February 1, 2012

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (1^st February  to 10^th February, 2012)

Past Weather (21^st January to 31^st January, 2012):

Light to moderate rain with snowfall over hills is reported from the agricultural plains of KPK, Punjab, Balochistan and Kashmir during the period. Whereas meager rain is reported from the agricultural plains of Sindh.

Temperature Forecast:

Cold wave conditions are likely to grip most parts of the country from 4^th February to 10^th February, 2012.

Rain Forecast:

Punjab:  Scattered rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Punjab from 3^rd to 6^th February 2012 and also heavy snowfall expected over the hills of Murree on 4^th/5^th February 2012.

Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa:   Scattered rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in KPK from 3^rd to 6^th February 2012 and also heavy snowfall expected over the hills on 4^th/5^th February 2012.

Sindh:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade.

Balochistan:  Scattered rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Balochistan from 3^rd to 6^th February 2012.

Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan:  Widespread rain/snow is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir from 3^rd to 6^th February 2012.

Wind Forecast: Normal wind pattern is likely in most parts of the country. However, gusty winds are expected, in areas, during the rainy spell.

Advisory for Farmers:

Ø  Wheat crop is in tillering/shooting/flowering development stages in the agriculture plains of the country. Farmers should irrigate the crops as per requirement keeping the coming rains in mind. Generally next irrigation is given 20-22 days after the first.

Ø  Farmers should now accelerate weeds removing operations to save soil moisture and other nutrients from weeds.

Spokesman

                                                                                                                                       Dated: January 20, 2012

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (21^st January  to 31^st January, 2012)

Past Weather (11^th January to 20^th January, 2012):

Light to moderate rain with snowfall over hills is reported from the agricultural plains of KPK, Punjab, Balochistan and Kashmir during the period. Whereas mostly dry weather is reported from the agricultural plains of Sindh and Balochistan.

Temperature Forecast:

Below normal temperatures are expected in most parts of the country. Particularly parts of Quetta, Zhob, Kalat, Malakand Hazara, Rawalpindi divisions and areas of Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir may experience 4-5°C below normal night temperatures.

Rain Forecast:

Punjab:  Rain with snow fall over the hills is also expected at scattered places in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sargodha and Faisalabad divisions on 22^nd/23^rd January and then on 25^th /26^th January 2012.

Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa:   Rain with snow fall over the hills is expected at scattered places in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Kohat and DI Khan on 22^nd/23^rd January and then on 25^th/26^th January 2012.

 Sindh:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade.

Balochistan:  Widespread rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in parts of Balochistan from 21^st to 24^th of January 2012.

Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade. Mostly cloudy conditions with isolated light to moderate rain/light snowfall over the hills expected in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan during the period 22^nd/23^rd January and then on 25^th/26^th January 2012..

Wind Forecast:

Normal wind pattern is likely in most parts of the country. However parts of Makran coast Quetta and Kalat divisions may experience gusty winds on 21^st/22^nd January 2012.

Advisory for Farmers:

 Wheat crop is in tillering/shooting development stages in the agriculture plains of the country. Farmers should irrigate the crops as per requirement.

Spokesman

                                                                                                                                      Dated: January 11, 2012

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (11^th January to 20^th January, 2012)

Past Weather (1^st January to 10^th January, 2012):

Light to moderate rain with snowfall over hills for 3 to 4 days is reported from the agricultural plains of the agricultural plains of KPK, Punjab and Kashmir during the period. Whereas mostly dry weather is reported from the agricultural plains of Sindh and Balochistan.

Temperature Forecast:

Day temperatures are likely to remain normal during the decade however night temperatures expected to remain 2-3°C below normal during the decade in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Punjab, KPK and North Balochistan.

Rain Forecast:

Ø  Punjab:  Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the province during the period. However, plains of Punjab including Lahore, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan and Bahawalpur may experience moderate to dense fog during morning hours. Mostly cloudy conditions with isolated light to moderate rain/light snowfall over the hills expected in  northern parts of the province including Potohar region, Gujranwala, Sargodha and Lahore divisions during the period  14^th to 15^th January, 2012.

Ø  Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa:     Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the province during the period. However plains of KPK including Peshawar, Charsada and Sawabi may experience moderate to dense fog during morning hours. Mostly cloudy conditions with isolated light to moderate rain/light snowfall over the hills expected in most of the agricultural plains during the period 14^th to 15^th January, 2012.

Ø   Sindh:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade.

Ø  Balochistan:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade. However, Isolated light to moderate rain/light snowfall over the hills expected in Quetta, Kalat and Zhob divisions during the period 13^th to 14^th January, 2012.

Ø  Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade. Mostly cloudy conditions with isolated light to moderate rain/light snowfall over the hills expected in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan during the period 14^th to 15^th January, 2012.

Wind Forecast:

Normal wind pattern is likely in most parts of the country. However gusty winds are likely in Upper Punjab, Upper KPK, and northern Balochistan during the period 13^th to 15^th January, 2012.

Advisory for Farmers:

Ø  Wheat crop is in third leaf/tillering development stage in the agriculture plains of the country. Farmers should irrigate the early sown crops as per requirement.

Spokesman

                                                                                                                                 Dated: January 02, 2012

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (1^st  January  to 10^th January, 2012)

Past Weather (21^st December to 31^st December, 2011):

Mostly dry weather is reported from the agricultural plains of the country during the period.

Temperature Forecast:

Day temperatures are likely to remain normal during the decade however night temperatures expected to remain  2-3°C below normal during the period 6^th to 10^th January, 2012 in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Punjab, KPK and North Balochistan.

Rain Forecast:

Ø  Punjab:  Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the province during the period. However, plains of Punjab including Lahore, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan and Bahawalpur may experience moderate to dense fog during morning hours. Mostly cloudy conditions with isolated light to moderate rain/light snowfall over the hills expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala divisions during the period 4^th to 7^th January, 2012.

Ø  Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa:     Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the province during the period. However plains of KPK including Peshawar, Charsada and Sawabi may experience moderate to dense fog during morning hours. Mostly cloudy conditions with isolated light to moderate rain/light snowfall over the hills expected in Malakand, Hazara divisions during the period 4^th to 7^th January, 2012.

Ø   Sindh:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade.

Ø  Balochistan:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade. However, Isolated light to moderate rain/light snowfall over the hills expected in Quetta, Kalat and Zhob divisions during the period 4^th to 5^th January, 2012.

Ø  Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade. Mostly cloudy conditions with isolated light to moderate rain/light snowfall over the hills expected in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan during the period 4^th to 7^th January, 2012.

Wind Forecast:

Normal wind pattern is likely in most parts of the country. However strong winds are likely in Upper Punjab, Upper KPK during the period 4^th to 7^th January, 2012.

Advisory for Farmers:

Ø  Wheat crop is in development stages in the agriculture plains of the country. Farmers should irrigate the early sown crops as per requirement due to dry weather which prevailed in most of the agriculture plains.

Ø   Removing weeds from standing crops is of particular importance as weeds consume considerable moisture and food from the field. 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 field.

Spokesman

Dated: December 21, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (21^st December to 31^st December, 2011)

Past Weather (11^th December to 20^th December, 2011):

Mainly dry weather is reported from the agricultural plains of the country during the period. However light to moderate rain with snowfall over the hills is reported at a few places in Kashmir, Malakand, Hazara divisions and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Temperature Forecast:

Small diurnal temperature change is expected in parts of Punjab and KPK particularly in Lahore, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, Peshawar, Charsada and Sawabi divisions. Day temperatures are likely to remain below normal range in the above mentioned areas. Night temperatures of Kashmir, GB, Quetta and Kallat divisions are also likely to be 2-4°C below normal.

Rain Forecast:

Ø  Punjab:  Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the province during the period. However parts of Punjab including Lahore, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur may experience dense and prolonged foggy conditions. 

Ø  Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa:     Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the province during the period. However light rain with snowfall over the hills is expected 27^th and 28^th December in Malakand and Hazara divisions. Whereas plain areas of KPK including Peshawar, Charsada and Sawabi may experience dense and prolonged foggy conditions. 

Ø   Sindh:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade. However parts of Upper Sindh may experience patchy fog during early hours of the day.

Ø  Balochistan:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade.

Ø  Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan:  Mainly cold & dry weather is expected during the decade. However light rain with snowfall over the hills is expected on 27^th to 29^th December.

 Wind Forecast:

Normal wind pattern is likely in most parts of the country.

 Advisory for Farmers:

Ø Wheat cultivation is mostly completed in the agricultural plains of the country. Due to persistent dry weather, farmers of irrigated areas are advised to irrigate the crop as per requirement. Normally wheat crop is irrigated after 20-25 days of sowing in the agricultural plains of Pakistan.

Ø Water requirement of wheat crop varies during different growth or Phenological stages. Highest amount of water is needed during flowering stage followed by grain formation stages and then vegetative stages. Farmers of canal and self irrigated (tube wells) areas are advised to follow this order of water requirement for wheat crop for proper utilization of available water resources to get maximum production. Wheat crop needs normally 5-6 times irrigations during its life period.

Ø On time operation against weeds manually or through weedicides is of particular importance to save moisture and other soil nutrients from weeds. Farmers are advised to use recommended weedicides to remove weeds from the fields.

                                                     Spokesman

Dated: December 09, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (11^th December  to 20^th December, 2011)

Past Weather (1^st November to 9^th November, 2011):

Mainly dry weather is reported from the agricultural plains of the country during the period. However light to moderate rain is reported at a few places in Kashmir, GB, KPK, Punjab, Sindh and coastal Balochistan.

Temperature Forecast:

Small diurnal temperature change is expected in parts of Punjab and KPK particularly in Lahore, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, Peshawar, Charsada and Sawabi divisions. Day temperatures are likely to remain below normal range in the above mentioned areas. Night temperatures of Kashmir, GB, Quetta and Kallat divisions are also likely to be 4-5°C below normal.

Rain Forecast:

Ø  Punjab:  Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the province during the period. However parts of Punjab including Lahore, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur may experience dense and prolonged foggy conditions. 

Ø  Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa:     Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the province during the period. However plains of KPK including Peshawar, Charsada and Sawabi may experience dense and prolonged foggy conditions. 

Ø   Sindh:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade. However parts of Upper Sindh may experience patchy fog during early hours of the day.

Ø  Balochistan:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade.

Ø  Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade.

Wind Forecast:

Normal wind pattern is likely in most parts of the country.

Advisory for Farmers:

Ø Wheat cultivation is in progress in the agriculture plains of the country. Farmers should irrigate the early sown crops as per requirement due to dry weather which prevailed in most of the agriculture plains.

ØFarmers of irrigated plains of Punjab, Sindh and KPK are advised to complete sowing up to 15^th of December to get maximum yield. In case of late sowing, recommended verities should be cultivated to minimize the loss in yield.

Ø Removing weeds from standing crops is of particular importance as weeds consume considerable moisture and food from the field. 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 field.

Spokesman

                                                                                                                                            Dated: December 01, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (1^st  December  to 10^th December, 2011)

Past Weather (21^st November to 30^th November, 2011):

Mostly dry weather is reported from the agricultural plains of the country during the period.

Temperature Forecast:

Temperatures are likely to remain normal in most parts of the country. However, parts of Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Upper KPK and Upper Punjab may experience 2-3°C below normal temperatures during 6^th -10^th December 2011.

Rain Forecast:

Ø  Punjab:  Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the province during the period. However, plains of Punjab including Lahore, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan and Bahawalpur may experience misty/foggy mornings. Thunderstorm- Rain with snowfall over the hill tops may also occur at a few places of Upper Punjab during 6^th to 8^th December 2011.

Ø  Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa:     Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the province during the period. However plains of KPK including Peshawar, Charsada and Sawabi may experience misty/foggy mornings. Thunderstorm- Rain with snowfall over the hill tops may also occur at a few places of Upper KPK during 6^th to 8^th December 2011.

Ø   Sindh:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade.

Ø  Balochistan:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade. However, isolated thunderstorm-Rain is likely in coastal Balochistan on 1^st /2^nd December, 2011.

Ø  Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade. However, Thunderstorm- Rain with snowfall over the hill tops may also occur at a few places of Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan.

Wind Forecast:

Normal wind pattern is likely in most parts of the country. However strong winds are likely in coastal parts of Balochistan during 1^st/2^nd December 2011 and in Upper Punjab and Upper KPK  during 6^th to 8^th December 2011.

Advisory for Farmers:

Ø Wheat cultivation is in progress in the agriculture plains of the country. Farmers should irrigate the early sown crops as per requirement due to dry weather which prevailed in most of the agriculture plains. Normally, first irrigation is given after 20-25 days after sowing.

Ø The farmers of irrigated plains of Punjab, Sindh and KPK are advised to complete sowing up to 15^th of December to get maximum yield. In case of late sowing, the recommended verities should be cultivated to minimize the loss in yield.

Ø Removing weeds from 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 field.

Spokesman

                                                                                                                                         Dated: November 21, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (21^st  November  to 30^th November, 2011)

Past Weather (11^th November to 20^th November, 2011):

Light to moderate rainfall is reported from the agricultural plains of Punjab, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, KPK, northwest and coastal Balochistan. Whereas dry weather is reported from the agricultural plains of Sindh during the decade.

Chief amount of rainfall (mm) during the decade:

Temperature Forecast:

Temperatures are likely to remain normal in most parts of the country. However parts of Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Upper Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa and Upper Punjab may experience 2-3°C below normal night temperatures from 28^th-30^th November 2011.

Rain Forecast:

Ø  Punjab:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade. However isolated rainfall is expected in Upper Punjab during 28^th-30^th November 2011.

Ø  Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa:     Mainly dry weather is expected. However isolated rainfall is expected in Upper KPK during 28^th-30^th November 2011.

Ø   Sindh:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade.

Ø  Balochistan:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade.

Ø  Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade. However isolated rainfall is expected during 28^th-30^th November 2011.

Wind Forecast:

Normal wind pattern is likely in most parts of the country. However strong gusty wind is likely in parts of Upper Punjab and Upper Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa during 28^th-30^th November 2011.

Advisory for Farmers:

Ø Wheat cultivation is mostly completed in the agriculture plains of the country. Farmers should irrigate the crop as per requirement due to dry weather is prevailed in most of the agriculture plains. Normally, first irrigation is given after 20-25 days after sowing.

Ø The farmers of irrigated plains of Punjab, Sindh and KPK are advised to complete sowing up to 15^th of December to get maximum yield. In case of late sowing, the recommended verities should be cultivated to minimize the loss in yield.

Spokesman

                                                                                                                                                     Dated: November 11, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (11^th November to 20^th November, 2011)

Past Weather (1^st November to 10^th November, 2011):

Light to moderate rainfall is reported from the agricultural plains of Pakistan (especially from KPK) except Sindh, where fewer rainfall occurred during the 1^st decade of November.

Chief amount of rainfall (mm) during the decade:

Temperature Forecast:

Night temperatures are expected to remain 2-3°C below normal in most parts of Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Upper Punjab and Upper Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa on 11^th/12^th November.  Parts of Balochistan may also experience below normal temperatures from 11^th to 13^th November 2011.

Rain Forecast:

Ø  Punjab:  Mainly dry weather is expected during the decade.

Ø  Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa:     Mainly dry weather.

Ø   Sindh:  Mainly dry weather.

Ø  Balochistan:  Isolated Thunderstorm-Rain is likely in the province particularly along the Makran coast on 11^th November 2011. However, dry weather is expected in the rest of the period.

Ø  Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan:  Isolated Thunderstorm-Rain is likely in Gilgit Baltistan, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas on 11^th November, 2011. However, dry weather is expected in the rest of the period.

Wind Forecast:

Strong gusty winds/ dust storm are likely in parts of Balochistan on 11^th/12^th November 2011. Calm or light breeze conditions are likely to prevail over rest of the country.

Advisory for Farmers:

Ø Wheat cultivation is in progress in different parts of the country. The recent rainfall have amplified the soil moisture conditions in rainfed areas of Punjab including Potohar region and KPK therefore in the local farmers are advised to complete sowing in the current month. Considerable reduction in yield may take place if the crop is cultivated afterwards.

Ø The farmers of irrigated plains of Punjab, Sindh and KPK are advised to complete sowing upto 15^th of December to get maximum yield. In case of late sowing, the recommended varities should be cultivated to minimize the loss in yield.

Ø Water has not been flushed out from the low lying areas in Sindh and it is feared that water may remain in these affected areas beyond January next year thus affecting much the yield of main rabi crop “Wheat”. Alternatively, farmers in these areas may cultivate sunflower in January.

Spokesman

Dated: October 31, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (1st November to 10th November, 2011)

Past Weather (21st October to 31st October, 2011):
Light to moderate rain is reported from the agricultural plains of Punjab, KPK, GB, Kashmir and Balochistan. However, dry weather prevailed over the agricultural plains of Sindh during the last decade of October.
Temperature Forecast:
Night temperatures are likely to be below normal in most parts of Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, Malakand, Hazara and Rawalpindi divisions during the period. Parts of Sindh and Balochistan may also experience below normal temperatures from 2nd to 7th November 2011.
Rain Forecast:

Wind Forecast:
Strong gusty winds/ dust storm are likely in parts of Balochistan and Sindh from 1st to 5th November 2011. Parts of upper Punjab and upper KPK may also experience gusty winds from 3rd to 5th November 2011.

Advisory for Farmers:

Spokesman

 Dated: October 25, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (21st October to 31st October, 2011)

Past Weather (11th October to 20th  October, 2011):

Mostly dry weather reported in the country during the decade. However light to moderate rain is reported at a few places in KPK, Kashmir, GB, Punjab and Balochistan.
Temperature Forecast:
Temperatures are expected to gradually fall during the forecast period in most parts of the country. Particularly night temperatures are likely to be 2-3°C below normal in the mountainous areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and Northeast Balochistan.
Rain Forecast:
Rain-Dust/Thunderstorm expected in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Upper Punjab and Kashmir at isolated places during the periods from 21st October to 23rd October and from 29th to 31st October. While no significant weather likely in other parts of the country.
Wind Forecast:
Strong gusty winds/ dust storm are likely in parts of Upper Punjab and Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the periods from 21st October to 23rd October and from 29th to 31st October. Normal wind pattern is expected in other parts of the country.
Advisory for Farmers:

                                   
Spokesman

Dated: October 10, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (11th October to 20th  October, 2011)

Past Weather (1st October to 10th  October, 2011):

Light to moderate rain reported in the 2nd half of the decade from KPK, Punjab, GB, Kashmir and Balochistan.
Temperature Forecast:

Temperatures are expected to be in nearly normal range in most parts of Punjab, KPK, Sindh and Kashmir. While 2-3 °C below normal temperatures, likely in Balochistan.
Rain Forecast:

Mainly dry weather likely over most parts of the country during the forecast period. However thunderstorm/rainfall is expected at isolated places of Northeast Balochistan (Quetta and Zhob divisions) on 11th October. Isolated Thunderstorm/Rain of light to moderate intensity is also likely in parts of upper KPK, Upper Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir on 13th and 14th October 2011.
Wind Forecast:

Normal wind pattern is likely to prevail over most parts of the country. Gusty winds are expected in Upper Punjab (rice growing areas) and upper KPK on 13th – 14thOctober 2011.
Advisory for Farmers:

Spokesman

      
Dated: October 01, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (1st October to 10th  October, 2011)

Past Weather (21st September to 30th September, 2011):

Mostly dry weather with clear skies has reported from most of the agricultural plains of the country.
Temperature Forecast:

Nearly normal temperature range is expected in most parts of Punjab, KPK and Kashmir. While 2-3°C above normal temperatures, likely in Sindh and Balochistan.
Rain Forecast:

Mainly dry weather likely over most parts of Sindh, Balochistan and South Punjab. Thunderstorm/rainfall of light to moderate intensity is expected at scattered /isolated places of upper KPK, upper Punjab and Kashmir from 7th to 10th October, 2011.
Wind Forecast:

Normal wind pattern is likely to prevail over most parts of the country. Strong gusty winds are expected in upper Punjab (rice growing areas), upper KPK from 7th to 10th October 2011.
Advisory for Farmers:

Spokesman

Dated: September 20, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (21st September to 30th  September, 2011)

Past Weather (11th September to 20th September, 2011):

Rain / thunderstorms of moderate to heavy intensity with gusty winds have been reported from almost all agricultural planes of the country except Balochistan, where rainfall is reported at a few places of low to moderate intensity.
Temperature Forecast:
Day time temperature may remain in range 25-32°C in the agricultural planes of upper half of the country including agricultural planes of northern Punjab, upper KPK, Kashmir and GB. In the lower half, it may range between 30 and 38°C including agricultural planes of central and southern Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan during the decade. However, night temperature are not expected to below freezing in any part of country in the farming zone.
Rain Forecast:
Monsoon weather system has completely retreated from the country. Due to which clear skies/dry weather is expected in most of the agricultural planes of the country during the decade including central and southern Punjab, KPK, Sindh and Balochistan. Light rain may occur at a few places in the northern hilly areas of the country including Potohar plateau and sub mountainous Punjab, KPK, Kashmir and GB during the decade.
Wind Forecast:
Normal westerly/northwesterly wind pattern with no significant storm is predicted in most of the agricultural planes during the decade.
Advice for Farmers:
Ø    Farmers of the worst hit rain belt may focus their efforts to take care of residual surviving plants of cotton and other crop to support their livelihood. Rice being resistant to surplus water may be the best choice to yield a lot under prevailing conditions before the Rabi sowing.
Ø     Government assistance in terms of free seed and fertilizer for Rabi sowing is likely to be launched. Farmers should avail this opportunity to ensure timely sowing of Rabi crops.
Ø    Stagnant water may badly damage the standing crops in the agricultural planes of Sindh. Therefore drainage of water from fields may be made if possible so that the land may be prepared well on time for the sowing of wheat and other Rabi crops.

Spokesman

Dated: September 10, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (11th September to 20th  September, 2011)

Past Weather (1st September to 10th September, 2011):
Rain / thunderstorms with gusty winds have been reported from almost all agricultural planes of the country. Heavy to very heavy rainfall along with flash flooding is reported from agricultural planes of Sindh and southern Punjab during the decade.
Temperature Forecast:
Day time temperature may remain in range 30-40°C in most of the agricultural planes of the country during the decade. Day time temperature may fall by 2-3°C in lower central and south Punjab, adjoining areas of lower KPK and upper Sindh in 2nd half of the decade.
Rain Forecast:
Monsoon weather system is approaching towards southeastern parts of the country. Due to which light to moderate rain is expected in the agricultural planes of Sindh and adjoining planes of Balochistan during first half of the decade.
Monsoon currents and westerly waves are continuously penetrating into upper half of the country and their strength may increase in the 2nd half. Due to which light to moderate rain is expected in the agricultural planes of Punjab, KPK, Kashmir and GB during the decade.
Wind Forecast:
Gusty winds may prevail occasionally in the monsoon belt and adjoining areas during the decade.
Advice for Farmers:

        
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Dated: August 30, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (1st September to 10th  September, 2011)

Past Weather (21st August to 31st August, 2011):
Rain / thunderstorms with gusty winds have been reported mainly from Punjab, Kashmir, GB and isolated places in KPK, Sindh and at a few places in Balochistan.
Temperature Forecast:
Temperature may decrease 2-3°C in agricultural planes of upper Sindh, central and southern planes of Punjab, lower KPK and adjoining areas of Balochistan during first half of the decade and may gradually increase by almost the same extent during 2nd half of the decade. This rise may be more pronounced in the Southern Punjab and upper Sindh, during the 2nd half of the decade
Rain Forecast:
Monsoon currents are penetrating into northeastern and in southeastern parts of the country and will continue to penetrate during the decade. Due to which light to moderate rain is expected in Kashmir, GB, KPK, Northern Punjab, Central Balochistan and heavy rainfall expected in coastal belt of Sindh during the decade mostly from 2nd of September and may persist for two to three days. However another monsoon current may also penetrate into the northern parts of the country from 7th of September due to which light to moderate rain may occur at isolated places in Northern Punjab, KPK and Kashmir.
Wind Forecast:
Gusty winds may prevail occasionally in the monsoon belt and adjoining areas during the decade.
Advice for Farmers:
Ø    Due to fewer rainfall expected in the cotton belt, farmers are advised to irrigate the crops as per requirement.

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Dated: August 20, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (21st August to 31th August, 2011)

Past Weather (11th August to 20th August, 2011):
Rain / thunderstorms with gusty winds have been reported from Sindh, Punjab, KPK and at a few places in Balochistan including Barkhan, Sibbi and Khuzdar.
Temperature Forecast:
Temperature may rise 2-3°C in agricultural planes of upper Sindh, central and southern planes of Punjab, lower KPK and adjoining areas of Balochistan during first half of the decade and may gradually drop by the same extent during cloudy/rainy days mostly during 2nd half of the decade.  Day time temperature may range 35-45°C during first half and 30 to 40°C during 2nd half of the country in most of the agricultural planes of the country. However the range may remain 35-45°C during the decade in central, southern parts of Punjab, lower KPK, upper Sindh and adjoining areas of Balochistan.
Rain Forecast:
Monsoon currents are penetrating into northeastern and occasionally in southern parts of the country and will continue to penetrate during the decade. Due to which light to moderate rain is expected in Kashmir, GB, KPK and northern Punjab during the decade mostly from 24th of August and may persist for two to three days. Light rain may occur at a few places in Balochistan including Barkhan, Sibbi and Khuzdar and Sindh during the decade mostly in the first half.
Wind Forecast:
Gusty winds may prevail occasionally in the monsoon belt and adjoining areas during the decade.
Advice for Farmers:

Ø    Due to dry weather expected in the cotton belt, Farmers are advised to irrigate the crops as per requirement.

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Dated: August 10, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (11th August to 20th August, 2011)

Past Weather (1st August to 10th August, 2011):
Rain / thunderstorms with gusty winds have been mainly reported from Northern Punjab and at isolated places in rest of Punjab, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, KPK and at a few places in Southeastern Sindh, northeast & central Balochistan.
Temperature Forecast:
Temperature may remain unchange, in most parts of the country due to prevailing monsoon weather systems (especially during the 1st half of the decade) however it may rise and remain within the range 40-45°C in some central, southern parts of Balochistan and upper Sindh.
Rain Forecast:
Mainly cloudy weather is expected in the agricultural plains of the country for most of the days during the decade. Monsoon weather system is prevailing in upper parts of the country and in southeastern parts of Sindh; it may remain in the present conditions for first two days of the decade in southeastern Sindh. Moreover another system is expected to approach the upper parts of the country during 2nd half of the decade. Due to which rain/Thundershower is expected mostly in the upper half of the country and at scattered places of southeastern parts of Sindh.
Wind Forecast:
Gusty winds may prevail occasionally in the monsoon belt and adjoining areas, mostly in the upper half of the country and southeastern parts of Sindh during the decade.
Advice for Farmers:

• Due to mostly dry weather in the cotton belt, Farmers are advised to irrigate the crops as per requirement.

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Dated: August 01, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (1st August to 10th August, 2011)

Past Weather (21st July to 31st July, 2011):
Rain / thunderstorms with gusty winds have been reported at scattered places of Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, KPK and Punjab and at a few places in Sindh, northeast and central Balochistan.
Temperature Forecast:
Temperature may rise 2-30C in the upper agricultural planes including upper planes of KPK and central planes of Punjab during first half of the decade. In lower half of the country including southern Punjab, lower KPK, Sindh and Balochistan the rise is more pronounced due to expected clear skies and temperature may rise above 450C. 
Rain Forecast:
Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in the agricultural planes of the country for most of the days during the decade. Monsoon weather system is approaching towards upper parts of the country and may start to affect the weather during the 2nd half of the decade. Due to which rain/Thundershower is expected mostly in the upper half of the country including central and northern Punjab, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and upper KPK.  
Wind Forecast:
Gusty winds may prevail occasionally in the monsoon belt and adjoining areas, mostly in the upper half of the country during the decade.
Advice for Farmers:
Due to expected dry weather in the cotton belt, Farmers are advised to irrigate the crops as per requirement.

Spokesman

Dated: July 20, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (21st July to 31st July, 2011)

Past Weather (11th July to 20th July, 2011):
Rain / thunderstorms with gusty winds have been reported at scattered places of Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, KPK, and Punjab and at a few places in upper Sindh, northeast and Central Balochistan.
Temperature Forecast:
Temperature may drop 2-3°C during the decade in most of the agricultural plains of the country. Maximum temperature may rise above 450C only during first 2-3 days of the decade in the agricultural plains of upper Sindh, southern and central Punjab, central and northern Balochistan except coastal belt. 
Rain Forecast:
Monsoon weather system is approaching towards upper parts of the country and may start to affect the weather in next three days and remain active for four to five days. Due to which rain/Thundershower is expected in most agricultural plains of the country including Punjab, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, KPK, Sindh, northeast, central and coastal Balochistan from 23rd to 27th of this month.  
Wind Forecast:
Gusty winds may prevail occasionally in the monsoon belt and adjoining areas, mostly in the upper half of the country during the decade.
Advice for Farmers:

• Farmers are advised to irrigate the crops according to latest updates of Pakistan Meteorological Department. Irrigation practice may be delayed in the areas where monsoon rains are occurring frequently.
• Farmers of cotton belt are advised to stop irrigation practices due to predicted monsoon rains during the decade.

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Dated: July 11, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (11th July to 20th July, 2011)

Past Weather (1st July to 10th July, 2011):
Rain/ thunderstorms with gusty winds have been reported at scattered places of Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, KPK, and Punjab and at one or two places in upper Sindh and Northeast Balochistan.
Temperature Forecast:
Temperature may remain unchanged in most of the agricultural plains of the country during the decade. Maximum temperature may rise above 450C in the agricultural plains of upper Sindh, southern and central Punjab, central and southern Balochistan except coastal belt.  
Rain Forecast:
Rain/Thundershower is expected in upper parts of the country including Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and hilly areas of KPK during first half of the decade. During 2nd half of the decade a strong monsoon system will penetrate into the monsoon belt of Pakistan causing moderate to isolated heavy rainfall/thundershower in Punjab, Kashmir, GB, and KPK, at a few places in northeast Balochistan and at one or two places in Sindh.
Wind Forecast:
Gusty winds may prevail occasionally in the monsoon belt and adjoining areas in the upper half of the country during the decade.
Advice for Farmers:

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Dated: July 1, 2011

Ten days Weather advisory for Farmers (1st July to 10th July, 2011)

Past Weather (21st June to 30th June, 2011):
Rain/ thunderstorms with gusty winds have been reported at scattered places of Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, KPK, and Punjab and at one or two places in Sindh and Balochistan. Hot and dry weather have been reported from most of the agricultural plains of Sindh and Balochistan. Over all above normal rains have been reported in most of the agricultural plains of the country during the month of June.
Temperature Forecast:
Temperature may fall 1-2°C in the areas of Punjab, Kashmir and adjoining areas of KPK being affected by monsoon currents. However temperature may remain unchanged in the lower half of the country including Balochistan and Sindh.
Rain Forecast:
Rain/thunderstorm with isolated heavy showers is expected in Punjab, Kashmir, GB, and KPK, at a few places in northeast Balochistan and at one or two places in Sindh during the decade.
Wind Forecast:
Gusty winds may occur in the monsoon belt of the country during the decade. Dust storms/gusty winds are expected in the lower agricultural plains of the country during the decade.
Advice for  Farmers:

Monsoon Forecast:

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