Islamabad: International Meteorological organizations and apps have predicted excess monsoon rains in Pakistan during on going calendar year.
According to Meteorological Department spokesperson Anjum Nazir, the temperature in the country may remain above normal from April to June, while rainfall in the country will be normal during this period and the share of rainfall from April to June in the country’s water reserves is 19 percent.
In addition, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan will see less than normal rainfall from April to June.
This year, the country received 61 percent less than normal rainfall in winter and this year’s snowfall has also decreased by 50 percent.
According to the Meteorological Department spokesperson, water in dams across the country is already below dead level, moderate drought has been declared in most areas of Sindh.
He said that there is no raw land in Karachi, there is a need for water harvesting in Karachi, due to the concrete in Karachi, rainwater goes into the sea instead of going underground.
He further said that there is a need to build wells in Karachi where there are still raw areas, with their help the groundwater level can increase, international meteorological apps are predicting excess rainfall in Pakistan.
Weather Issues
Pakistan has recently experienced widespread rainfall and severe weather disruptions, impacting multiple regions across the country.
Unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and thunderstorms have caused significant damage to standing crops, particularly wheat, which is nearing harvest in Punjab and Sindh.
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Flash floods and urban flooding have been reported in low-lying areas of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, leading to road blockages and property damage.
In the northern regions, heavy snowfall has disrupted transportation routes and communication lines, especially in Gilgit-Baltistan and parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Landslides triggered by continuous rainfall have posed risks to mountain communities and hindered rescue and relief efforts.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) attributes these weather anomalies to strong westerly weather systems moving across the country.
Authorities have issued advisories for farmers to delay harvesting and for residents to avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas.
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These weather disturbances have also raised concerns over food security and economic losses, as crop damage threatens to affect overall yields.
Climate experts warn that such erratic weather patterns are becoming more frequent due to climate change, urging the need for adaptive infrastructure, better forecasting, and proactive disaster management strategies to mitigate long-term impacts.
