Met office informed that the country is already experiencing abnormal temperatures and dry weather condition in most parts. According to the latest atmospheric conditions, no significant rainfall is expected in plain areas of the country, and a gradual rise in day time temperatures is expected across the country up to next week.

• Daytime temperatures are expected to remain 06 to 08 °C above normal in the plains of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Punjab and northern parts of Balochistan, while in Southern parts Balochistan and Sindh are also likely to remain 5-7°C above normal. Night time temperatures are also expected to increase during the period.

• Partly cloudy at times cloudy weather condition withe chances of light to moderate rain-wind-thunderstorm in the districts of Chitral, Dir, Swat, kurum, Khyber, Mohmand, Kohistan, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Malakand, and in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir on 06th & 07th and from 09th to 11th March with occasional gaps, while in Islamabad, Pothohar region, Murree, Galliyat and surroundings on 10th & 11th March.

Possible Impacts and advises:

• Due to prolonged dry weather, severe stress on water resources and seasonal crops, particularly the wheat crop in rain-fed areas of the country.
• The increasing temperature trend may enhance evaporation rates and water demand during the period.
• Ensure timely irrigation where available and make judicious use of water.
• Farmers are advised to manage their crops according to the prevailing weather conditions.

Note: General public and authorities concerned are advised to take necessary measures to manage water resources and address potential impacts on agriculture.