The Meteorological Department has issued a drought warning for most parts of the country due to significantly below-average rainfall.
According to the MET office, between September 1, 2024, and January 15, 2025, rainfall has been 40% less than normal.
According to the statistics of Meteorological Department, rainfall in Sindh has been recorded 52% below normal, in Balochistan 45% less, and in Punjab recorded 42% below the expected level. This drastic decrease in rainfall has raised concerns about the potential for drought in the country.
Meanwhile, the ongoing cold wave continues to affect the country. The MET office has forecasted rain in Kashmir and Baltistan, along with snowfall in the mountainous regions.
During the last 24 hours, the temperature in Skardu was recorded minus 5 degree centigrade, Kalam has received up to 9 inches of snow. The mercury has plumped to minus 4 in Malam Jabba.
The minimum temperature recorded in Gilgit zero, Quetta 1, Muzaffarabad 3, Islamabad 4, Peshawar 5, Lahore 10 and in Karachi was 13.5 degrees Centigrade.
