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NATIONAL AGROMET CENTRE PAKISTAN

METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT SECTOR H-8/2,

ISLAMABAD
Phone: +92-51-9250299
Email: dirnamc@yahoo.com

Rainfall Distribution (mm) during the Previous Week (24th – 30th May, 2021)

Highlights of Past Weather (24th – 30th May,

2021)

Above normal day time temperatures were

observed almost all over the country during the last
week.

Contents
Rainfall reported as follows during the last week:
Highlights of past weather Past weather
1-2for Agri Plains Crop progress
Agro meteorological parameters 3-4 1. Light rainfall reported from a few stations
4 in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
Baluchistan, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
2. Dry weather reported from Sindh.
Temperature5
R.H and GDD6
Wind speed7
Cloudiness8
Advisory for Farmers9
Weather Outlook10
National data for selected stations11 Page 1 of
AgMIP project findings12
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Patron-in-Chief: Muhammad Riaz (Director General)

Editor-in-Chief: Dr Muhammad Afzaal (Director)
Editor: Ruqiya Mehmood (Assistant Meteorologist)

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Past Weather of Provinces (24 – 30
2021)
Punjab
Light rainfall reported from a few stations in
Punjab during the week. Weekly maximum and
minimum temperatures recorded as 41.0°C &
24.6°C respectively. For the recent week on
average 194.8 growing degree days were
accumulated. Average relative humidity recorded
as 35% and wind speed in the morning/evening
recorded as 1.8/4.5 Knots. During the previous
week the highest precipitation was observed as 7.0
mm at D.G.Khan while the highest maximum
temperature was recorded as 47.5°C at
Bahawalnagar & Noorpur Thal.
Baluchistan
Light rainfall reported from a few stations in
Baluchistan during the week. Weekly maximum
and minimum temperatures recorded as 38.5°C &
23.6°C respectively. For the recent week on
average 182.4 growing degree days were
accumulated. Average relative humidity recorded
as 35% and wind speed in the morning/evening
recorded as 1.6/7.6 Knots. During the previous
week the highest precipitation was observed as
18.0 mm at Barkhan while the highest maximum
temperature was recorded as 50.1°C at Sibbi.
May, 2021
May, recorded as 43.0°C & 27.9°C respectively. For the
recent week, on average 212.9 growing degree
days were accumulated. Average relative humidity
recorded as 47% and wind speed in the
morning/evening recorded as 5.1/4.6 Knots.
During the highest maximum temperature was
recorded as 50.0°C at Jacobabad.
Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Light rainfall reported from a few stations in
Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir
during the week. Weekly maximum and minimum
temperatures recorded as 31.5°C & 13.5°C
respectively. For the recent week on average 122.4
growing degree days were accumulated. Average
relative humidity recorded as 31% and wind speed
in the morning/evening recorded as 1.2/4.4 Knots.
During the previous week the highest precipitation
was observed as 6.0 mm at Kotli while the highest
maximum temperature was recorded as 41.1°C at
Kotli.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Light rainfall reported from a few stations in
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the week. Weekly
maximum and minimum temperatures recorded as
34.9°C & 17.2°C respectively. For the recent week
on average 147.6 growing degree days were
accumulated. Average relative humidity recorded
as 45% and wind speed in the morning/evening
recorded as 1.3/2.3 Knots. During the previous
week the highest precipitation was observed as
10.5 mm at Kalam while the highest maximum
temperature was recorded as 45.5°C at D.I.Khan.

Sindh
Dry weather reported from Sindh during the week.
Weekly maximum and minimum temperatures

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Past Weather for Major Agricultural Plains
(24th – 30th May, 2021)
Rawalpindi (Potohar region)
Dry weather reported from Rawalpindi during the
week; however, cloudiness in the morning/evening
recorded as 0.0/0.4 Oktas while, average relative
humidity observed as 33%. Mean day time
temperature recorded as 39.7°C & for the recent
week 176.4 growing degree days accumulated.
Wind speed recorded in the morning/evening as
0.5/1.4 Knots.
Faisalabad (Central Punjab)
Dry weather reported from Faisalabad during the
week; however, cloudiness in the morning/evening
recorded as 0.4/0.7 Oktas while, average relative
humidity observed as 40%. Mean day time
temperature recorded as 41.5°C & for the recent
week 197.3 growing degree days accumulated.
Wind speed recorded in the morning/evening as
1.1/1.1 Knots.
Tandojam (Lower Sindh)
Dry weather reported from Tandojam during the
week; however, cloudiness in the morning/evening
recorded as 0.9/0.0 Oktas while, average relative
humidity observed as 58%. Mean day time
temperature recorded as 40.9°C & for the recent
week 194.5 growing degree days accumulated.
Wind speed recorded in the morning/evening as
4.0/4.6 Knots.
Usta Muhammad (Eastern Baluchistan)
Dry weather reported from Usta Muhammad
during the week; however, clear sky observed in
the morning/evening while, average relative
humidity observed as 35%. Mean day time
temperature recorded as 47.6°C & for the recent
week 230.3 growing degree days accumulated.
Wind speed recorded in the morning/evening as
1.1/1.7 Knots.
Quetta (Northern Baluchistan)
Dry weather reported from Quetta during the
week; however, cloudiness in the morning/evening
recorded as 0.0/2.6 Oktas while, average relative
humidity observed as 25%. Mean day time
temperature recorded as 33.3°C & for the recent
week 140.5 growing degree days accumulated.
Wind speed recorded in the morning/evening as
1.8/2.6 Knots.
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May, 2021
Past Weather for Sub-Regional Agricultural
Plains (24th – 30th May, 2021)
Multan
Dry weather reported from Multan during the
week; however, cloudiness in the morning/evening
recorded as 0.7/0.6 Oktas while, average relative
humidity observed as 34%. Mean day time
temperature recorded as 41.2°C & for the recent
week 204.5 growing degree days accumulated.
Wind speed recorded in the morning/evening as
1.7/6.9 Knots.
Lahore
Rainfall reported as 5.2 mm from Lahore during
the week; however, clear sky observed in the
morning/evening while, average relative humidity
observed as 30%. Mean day time temperature
recorded as 40.7°C & for the recent week 200.3
growing degree days accumulated. Wind speed
recorded in the morning/evening as 1.6/3.7 Knots.
Zhob
Dry weather reported from Zhob during the week;
however, cloudiness in the morning/evening
recorded as 0.0/3.4 Oktas while, average relative
humidity observed as 24%. Mean day time
temperature recorded as 35.6°C & for the recent
week 166.5 growing degree days accumulated.
cloudiness in the morning/evening recorded as
4.1/7.9 Oktas.
Murree
Rainfall reported as 3.0 mm from Murree during
the week; however, cloudiness in the
morning/evening recorded as 0.0/2.9 Oktas while,
average relative humidity observed as 41%. Mean
day time temperature recorded as 26.3°C & for the
recent week 108.5 growing degree days
accumulated. Wind speed recorded in the
morning/evening as 2.0/2.9 Knots.
D.I. Khan
Dry weather reported from D.I. Khan during the
week; however, cloudiness in the morning/evening
recorded as 0.0/1.0 Oktas while, average relative
humidity observed as 41%. Mean day time
temperature recorded as 42.4oC & for the recent
week 206.3 growing degree days accumulated.
Wind speed recorded in the morning/evening as
0.6/0.6 Knots.
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Peshawar
Dry weather reported from Peshawar during the
week; however, cloudiness in the morning/evening
recorded as 0.0/1.4 Oktas while, average relative
humidity observed as 43%. Mean day time
temperature recorded as 40.3°C & for the recent
week 181.0 growing degree days accumulated.
Wind speed recorded in the morning/evening as
1.1/1.7 Knots.
May, 2021
Crop Condition for Major Agricultural Plains
(Based on data from Regional Agromet Centers)
Potohar Region (Rawalpindi)
There is presently no crop grown in the fields of
RAMC Rawalpindi.

Central Punjab (Faisalabad)

Kalam Cotton crop is sown on 27th May in the fields of
Rainfall reported as 10.5 mm from Kalam during RAMC Faisalabad.
the week; however, cloudiness in the
morning/evening recorded as 0.0/2.7 Oktas while, Lower Sindh (Tandojam)
average relative humidity observed as 20%. Mean Presently Cotton crop is grown in the fields of
day time temperature recorded as 25.7°C & for the RAMC Tandojam.
recent week 75.0 growing degree days Cotton: Crop Variety (Sindh-1), Third True Leaf
accumulated. Wind speed recorded in the Stage.
morning/evening as 0.0/6.0 Knots.

Northern Baluchistan (Quetta)

Gilgit
Dry weather reported from Gilgit during the week.
However, cloudiness in the morning/evening
recorded as 1.6/5.0 Oktas while, average relative
humidity observed as 31%. Mean day time
temperature recorded as 32.0°C & for the recent
week 121.8 growing degree days accumulated.
Wind speed recorded in the morning/evening as
0.3/6.0 Knots.
Presently wheat crop is grown in the fields of
RAMC Quetta.
Wheat: Good, Crop Variety (Seriab-92), Full
Maturity Stage.
Eastern Baluchistan (Usta Muhammad)
Field is being prepared for next crop at RAMC Usta
Muhammad.

Skardu
Dry weather reported from Skardu during the
week; however, cloudiness in the morning/evening
recorded as 0.9/1.1 Oktas while, average relative
humidity observed as 20%. Mean day time
temperature recorded as 27.9°C & for the recent
week 93.8 growing degree days accumulated.
Wind speed recorded in the morning/evening as
0.3/6.0 Knots.

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Normal & Departure of Maximum temperature (°C) for the

previous week (24th – 30th May, 2021)

Normal & Departure of Mean temperature (°C) for the

previous week (24th – 30th May, 2021)

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Mean Relative Humidity (%) during the

previous week (24th – 30th May, 2021)

Total Growing Degree Days accumulated during the

previous week (24th – 30th May, 2021)

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Mean Cloudiness (Oktas) at 0800PST during the

previous week (24th – 30th May, 2021)

Mean Cloudiness (Oktas) at 1700PST during the

previous week (24th – 30th May, 2021)

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Mean Wind Speed (Knots) at 0800PST during the

previous week (24th – 30th May, 2021)

Mean Wind Speed (Knots) at 1700PST during the

previous week (24th – 30th May, 2021)

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Weekly Weather Advisory for Farmers
(31st May – 6th June, 2021)
Continental air is prevailing over most parts of the
country.
MONDAY
31-05-
2021
Hot and dry weather is likely to prevail over most
parts of the country, while very hot and dry in
central and lower plain areas. However, rain-wind-
thunderstorm is expected at isolated places in
Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Upper Punjab, Gilgit
Baltistan and Kashmir during evening/night. Due
to extreme heat, dust storm/gusty winds are
expected in plain areas of the country in the
afternoon.
TUESDAY
01-06-2021
Hot and dry weather is likely to prevail over most
parts of the country, while very hot and dry in
central and lower plain areas. However, rain-wind-
thunderstorm is expected at isolated places in
upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab,
Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir during evening/night.
Due to extreme heat, dust storm/gusty winds are
expected in plain areas of the country in the
afternoon.
WEDNESDA
Y 02-06-2021
Rain-wind-thunderstorm is expected in Punjab,
Upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Northeast
Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Hot and
dry weather is expected in other parts of the
country, while very hot in parts of Sindh and
Balochistan.
THURSDAY
03-06-2021
Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most
parts of the country. However, Rain-wind-
thunderstorm is expected in upper Punjab, Upper
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Northeast Balochistan,
Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Hot and dry weather
is expected in other parts of the country, while very
hot in Sindh and Balochistan.
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May, 2021
FRIDAY
04-06-2021.
Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of
the country, while very hot in Sindh and
Balochistan. Rain-wind-thunderstorm is expected
in southern Balochistan, northeast Punjab, Kashmir
and its adjoining hilly areas.
SATURDAY
05-06-2021
Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of
the country, while very hot in Sindh and
Balochistan. Rain-wind-thunderstorm is expected
at isolated places in northeast Balochistan,
Kashmir and its adjoining hilly areas.
SUNDAY
06-06-2021
Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most
parts of the country while very hot in Sindh and
Balochistan. However, isolated rain-wind-
thunderstorm is expected in Kashmir and adjoining
hilly areas.
ADVISORY FOR FARMERS
During the last week, light rainfall reported from a
few stations in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
Baluchistan, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Dry
weather reported from Sindh. Keeping in view the
expected weather conditions farmers are advised
the following advisories.
 Farmers of irrigated areas are advised to
irrigate the crop according to its need.
 Pesticides may be applied to avoid any pest
attack as per advised by the agriculture
department.
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National Weather Data of Selected Cities from (24th – 31st May, 2021)
Maximum /Day Cloudines Wind Wind
Growin Cloudiness
Time Temperature Relative s Speed Speed
g Rainfall (Oktas)
Stations (C) Humidity (Oktas) (Knots) (Knots)
Degree (mm) 0800
(%) 1700 0800 1700
Mean Maximum Days PST
PST PST PST
Barkhan
37.5 40.0 172.8 27 18.0 0.0 2.6 0.3 2.9
Dalbandin
42.3 43.5 179.0 22 0.0 0.0 0.9 0.3 2.6
D.I. Khan
42.4 45.5 206.3 41 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.6 0.6
Faisalabad
41.5 43.5 197.3 40 0.0 0.4 0.7 1.1 1.1
Gawadar
37.7 40.0 198.5 66 0.0 1.0 0.6 0.6 12.9
Gilgit
32.0 36.0 121.8 31 0.0 1.6 5.0 0.3 6.0
Kalam
25.7 30.0 75.0 20 10.5 0.0 2.7 0.0 6.0
Khuzdar
36.6 38.5 176.3 15 0.0 0.3 1.7 0.0 2.0
Lahore
40.7 43.2 200.3 30 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.6 3.7
Malam Jabba
21.0 24.5 72.3 54 0.0 0.0 1.1 3.4 4.0
Mangla
40.3 42.5 184.2 29 0.0 0.9 0.9 4.3 5.1
Multan (PBO)
41.2 43.5 204.5 34 0.0 0.7 0.6 1.7 6.9
Murree
26.3 29.5 108.5 41 3.0 0.0 2.9 2.0 2.9
Muzaffarabad
38.1 40.6 158.9 44 4.0 0.3 2.6 0.0 0.3
Nokkundi
45.7 47.5 219.3 43 0.0 0.6 0.9 8.3 8.0
Nawabshah
42.6 44.0 207.5 11 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.7 6.0
Peshawar
40.3 43.0 181.0 43 0.0 0.0 1.4 1.1 1.7
Quetta
33.3 34.5 140.5 25 0.0 0.0 2.6 1.8 2.6
Rawalpindi
39.7 42.5 176.4 33 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.5 1.4
Rohri
45.0 46.5 227.5 42 0.0 0.6 0.0 3.1 1.1
Skardu
27.9 31.6 93.8 20 0.0 0.9 1.1 0.3 6.0
Tandojam
40.9 45.5 194.5 58 0.0 0.9 0.0 4.0 4.6
Turbat
45.3 47.5 226.8 37 0.0 0.6 0.9 4.3 14.3
Usta. M
47.6 50.0 230.3 35 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.1 1.7
Zhob
35.6 37.0 166.5 24 0.0 0.0 3.4 4.1 7.9

*** Shows that data was not available.

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Findings of AgMIP Pakistan, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

1. There would be significant increase in temperature i.e., 2.8°C in day and 2.2°C in
the night during mid-century (2040-2069).
2. There would be significant variability in rainfall patterns (about 25% increase in
summer & 12% decrease in winter during 2040-2069).
3. Climate Change will affect the crop yields negatively (about 17% for rice and 14
% for wheat).
4. If there will be no adaptation to Climate Change, majority of farmers would be the
economic losers.
5. With Adaptation to Climate Change (through technology and management), there
would be significant decrease in poverty and improvement in the livelihood of
farming community.
(Agricultural Model Inter-comparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP)
Pakistan 2012-2014)

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