Dated: 10 May, 2012

(Spokesman)

Date: April 07, 2012

Time: 2000 PST

Press Release

Rain/Dust-Thunderstorm Predicted over Upper Parts of the Country on Tuesday/Wednesday

Snowfall expected over Siachen and surrounding areas on Tuesday/Wednesday

Spokesman

Date: Feb 16, 2012

Time: 1800 PST

Press Release

More Rain/Snowfall predicted in coming days

Met office predicted more rain with snowfall over the hills in different parts of the country from Sunday to Wednesday.

Met office informed that a fresh westerly wave is likely to approach Pakistan on Sunday that will generate scattered rain in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, North Balochistan, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.

Under the influence of this westerly wave more snow is expected over the hills of Murree, Galliyat, Northern areas, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir from Monday to Wednesday.

Date: Feb 09, 2012

Time: 1800 PST

Press Release

More Rain/Snowfall predicted during coming weekend

Met office predicted more rain with snowfall over the hills in different parts of the country from coming weekend.

Met office informed that another westerly wave is heading towards Pakistan and likely to enter Balochistan on Saturday evening/night.

Under the influence of this weather system scattered rain with snowfall over the hills is expected over North-East Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan/Kashmir on Sunday/Monday.

More snowfall is also expected in Murree and Galliyat on Sunday/ Monday.

The prevailing cold wave conditions in most parts of the country, particularly in Sindh are likely to subside during the weekend.

Spokesman

Date: January 31, 2012

 Time: 1600 PST

 Press Release

Rain/Snow predicted in the country from Friday to Monday

Heavy snowfall expected in Galliyat and Murree during the weekend.

            Met Office predicted another spell of rain/snow in different parts of the country from Friday.

            Met office further informed that 2-3 spells of rain/snowfall are expected during the month of Feb 2012.

Met Office informed that a westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of the country on Friday night. Under the influence of this westerly wave , scattered rain with snowfall over the hills is expected over northeast Balochistan (  Zhob, Quetta, Kalat divisions) on Friday night and Saturday. While scattered rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore divisions) , Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and Islamabad.

More snowfall is also predicted over the hills of Murree and Galliyat on Saturday/Sunday.

Press Release

No significant rain is expected during the coming week.

Dry Weather Predicted in the country during Eid Days

Met Office informed that a western disturbance is likely to affect upper parts of the country from Thursday that would produce isolated rains accompanied by strong gusty winds for 2-3 days over there especially in Rice growing areas.

Met office predicted isolated Dust thunderstorm/rain over upper Punjab including Islamabad, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan from Thursday to Saturday. Dry weather would prevail over rest of the country.

Spokesman

Moderate to Heavy Rains expected in upper parts of the country

Weather Warning-2

Weather Warning

The latest meteorological conditions indicate that another strong monsoon weather system currently lying over central India is heading towards Sindh. Under the influence of this strong weather system more widespread heavy to very heavy rain/thundershowers accompanied with strong gusty winds are expected in Badin (especially 50-60 kms East and northeast of Badin/around LBOD), Mirpurkhas, Thar, Umarkot, Thatta, Hyderabad districts including Karachi from Sunday evening to Wednesday.

Scattered moderate to heavy rain/thundershowers expected elsewhere in Sindh and East Balochistan during the period.

All concerned authorities are requested to remain ALERT for next three days

A well marked monsoon low (strong weather system) lies over Indian Gujarat and adjoining areas of southeast Sindh. Under the influence of this strong weather system, widespread rain/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls expected in Sindh including Karachi and Eastern parts of Balochistan during next 4-5 days. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at number of places in Sindh during next 36 hours.

Heavy rains may cause urban flooding in major cities with severe flooding in lower Sindh, and flash flooding in parts of Balochistan during the period.

Widespread Heavy Monsoon Rains predicted in the country during coming week

Widespread Monsoon Rains predicted in the country during coming days

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Spokesman

Date: August 13, 2011

Time: 1600 PST

Press Release

More Monsoon Rains Predicted in next 2-3 days.

Met Office informed that the current spell of monsoon rains would continue for another 2-3 days in the country.

More monsoon rains with isolated heavy falls expected in lower Sindh (Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas divisions) , upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore divisions) and Kashmir on Sunday/Monday. Heavy falls may cause urban/flash flooding in the said areas during the period.

                                                                                                                                                                               Spokesman

10^th August 2011

Time: 1000 PST

Weather Advisory:

WIDESPREAD RainS EXPECTED in Sindh and Eastern Balochistan During NEXT 24-48 hours

According to Meteorological Analysis a Monsoon weather system lies over South Rajasthan and adjoining areas (India). Under the influence of this weather system strong monsoon currents are penetrating in most parts of Sindh. This weather system has potential to produce widespread Thundershowers/Rains in most parts of Sindh and Eastern parts of Balochistan, with possibility of isolated heavy downpour.

 Widespread Rains/Thundershowers, very heavy at times, are expected in South Eastern parts of Sindh (Hyderabad & Mirpurkhas divisions). Karachi may also receive moderate to heavy Rain/Thundershowers during next 48 hours. 

Possibility of localized/urban flooding in parts of Sindh and flash flooding in hill torrents of Balochistan cannot be ruled out.

                                             Sd/-

                              (Zaheer Ahmad Babar)

                                  Deputy Director,

                                 National Weather Forecasting Centre,

                                      Islamabad.

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Date: August 03, 2011

Time: 1600 PST

Press Release

Monsoon Rains Predicted in Upper Parts of the Country

Met Office predicted another spell of monsoon rains in upper parts of the country from Thursday that may produce scattered Rains/Thundershowers during next 3-4 days. Later on this weather system is likely to spread to other parts of the country.

According to Met Office, scattered Rain/Thundershower is expected in Kashmir, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Malakand, Hazara, and Kohat divisions during next 2-3 days. While weather is likely to remain hot and humid in rest of the country during the period.

After wards more monsoon currents are likely to penetrate in parts of the country from Saturday that would produce scattered Rain/Thundershowers, with isolated heavy falls in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir from Saturday to Tuesday.

Spokesman

Press Release

Date: July 23rd , 2011

Time: 1800 PST

 Rains predicted in most parts of the country during next 2 to 3 days.

       Strong monsoon currents are reaching most parts of the country while shallow westerly trough is also present in upper parts of the country. This weather system is likely to produce widespread rains/thundershower in the country during next 2 to 3 days.

 Islamabad:  Scattered rain /thundershowers with isolated heavy falls expected during next 2 to 3 days.

 Punjab:   Widespread rain /thundershowers with isolated heavy fall likely in Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sahiwal and Sargodha divisions while at  isolated to scattered places in Multan, Bahawalpur and D.G.Khan divisions during next 2 to 3 days.

 Khyber Pukhtunkhwa (KPK): Scattered rain /thundershowers with isolated heavy falls likely in  KPK (Peshawar, Kohat, D.I.Khan, Bannu, Malakand, Hazara divisions) during next 2 to 3 days.

 Balochistan: Isolated rain/dust-thundershower expected in north-eastern parts of Balochistan during next 24 to 48 hrs.

 Sindh: Rain/dust-thundershower is expected in most parts of the Sindh including Karachi on Sunday/ Monday.

 Gilgit-Baltistan/Kashmir – Scattered rain/thundershower with isolated heavy falls likely in Kashmir, while at isolated places of Gilgit-Baltistan during next 2 to 3 days.

Date: July 20, 2011

Time: 1800 PST

Press Release

Another Spell of Monsoon Rains Predicted

Met Office predicted 4^th spell of monsoon rains in the country from Friday night that may produce scattered Rains/Thundershowers in parts of the country for 3-4 days.

According to Met Office, weather is expected to remain hot and humid in most parts of the country on Thursday and Friday, however isolated Rain/Thundershower may occur in Kashmir and Northeast Punjab during the period.

More monsoon currents are likely to penetrate in upper parts of the country and lower Sindh from Saturday. Scattered Rain/Thundershowers, with isolated heavy falls expected in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir from Saturday to Monday.

Rain/Dust-Thundershower with isolated heavy falls is also expected at scattered places in Sindh on Sunday/Monday.

Spokesman

Date: Jul 14, 2011

Weather Advisory

Heavy Rain  predicted over upper parts of the country on Friday/Saturday

Met Office predicted Heavy Rain/Thundershowers over parts of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa (Peshawar, Hazara, Kohat, Bannu divisions) and upper parts of Punjab (Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Lahore, Faisalabad divisions) during next 48 Hrs (Friday/Saturday).

 Spokesman

Date: July 13, 2011

                                                                                                            Time: 1800 PST

Press Release

Third Spell of Monsoon rains likely to start from Thursday

Met Office informed that, monsoon currents are penetrating into upper parts of the country; Third spell of Monsoon rains is expected to start from Thursday that would produce scattered rain with dust-thundershowers in upper and central parts of the country for 2-3 days.

According to met office scattered rain with thundershowers is expected in upper Punjab (Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad and Sahiwal divisions), upper Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa (Peshawar, Hazara, Malakand and Kohat divisions) and Kashmir from Thursday to Saturday. Isolated heavy falls also likely in Northeast Punjab (Gujranwala, Lahore and Sargodha divisions).

However hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the Sindh and Balochistan during the period.

Spokesman

Date: July 05, 2011

                                                                                                            Time: 1800 PST

Press Release

Another spell of Monsoon rains predicted from Thursday.

Met Office predicted 2nd spell of Monsoon rains in the country from Thursday that would produce scattered rains/Thundershowers in the country for 2-3 days.

According to Met Office, weather is expected to remain dry in most parts of the country on Wednesday, however isolated rain/thundershower is expected at a few places of Kashmir and adjoining areas of  North Punjab.

More monsoon currents are likely to penetrate in upper parts of the country and Lower Sindh from Thursday. Scattered rain with isolated heavy falls expected in Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa and Kashmir from Thursday to Saturday.

First monsoon rain/dust thundershower is also expected in Lower Sindh on Thu/Fri.

Spokesman

Date: June 28, 2011

                                                                                                            Time: 1800 PST

Presss Release

Widespread Monsoon Rain/Showers predicted in Punjab in Next 36 Hrs

Widespread Monsoon Rain/Thundershowers with scattered heavy falls predicted over upper and some central parts of Punjab (Sargodha, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore divisions), and Scattered  Rain/Thundershowers with isolated heavy falls also expected in Rawalpindi division in next 36 hrs. Heavy downpours may cause urban flooding in some of the said areas of upper Punjab during the period.

Monsoon has already ONSET over upper parts of Pakistan, and more monsoon currents of moderate to heavy intensity are penetrating in parts of Punjab that may produce widespread rain heavy at time during next 36 hrs (Wednesday/Thursday). While scattered monsoon rain is also expected in rest of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa, Kashmir, upper Sindh (Sukkar and Larkana divisions) and some north-eastern parts of Balochistan (Zhob, Sibbi and Nasirabad) during the period.

Chief amounts of monsoon rainfall recorded in last 24 hrs:

Gujranwala=75,Rawalpindi=68,Islamabad=59,Kotli=32,Sargodha,Gujrat=30,Murree=28,Gari-Dupatta=26,Lahore=25,Attock=15,Abottabad,Swat=11 and Sialkot=10mm.

Spokesman

Date: June 26, 2011

Time: 1800 PST

Press Release

 Monsoon ONSET during next 24/36 hrs (Monday/Tuesday)

Scattered Monsoon rains predicted during the Week

Monsoon is going to ONSET over upper parts of Pakistan on Monday/Tuesday, giving scattered rains/thundershowers during the week.

 Met Office informed that the monsoon currents are penetrating continuously over upper parts of Pakistan that indicate the ONSET of regular monsoon rains during next 24/36 hrs (Monday/Tuesday) in the country. The expected first spell of monsoon rains would last 4-5 days in upper parts of Pakistan, giving scattered rains/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Kashmir. Rain/thundershowers also expected in Islamabad during next 24 hrs. Monsoon rain is also predicted at isolated places of lower Sindh during the mid-week.

 Met Office also informed that the monsoon normally onsets in Pakistan on 1^st July, but it is going to start (onset) 4 days before during this year.

 The prevailing hot/humid weather conditions since last few days are likely to subside in Islamabad, Punjab, KPK and Kashmir from Monday.

 Spokesman

Date: June 22, 2011

Time: 1900 PST

PRESS RELEASE

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has established the highest Glacier Monitoring Station in Hunza Valley

 Pakistan Meteorological Department has established the highest Glacier Monitoring Station which will record ground based observation at an elevation of 4500m on the top of Passu and Batura Glaciers. PMD started scientific study of Passu Glacier in Hunza Basin last year by installing Station at 3200m above mean sea level by the financial assistance of International Centre of Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). Passu Glacier is a valley type glacier in Hunza Basin about 15km up-stream of Ataabad Lake, having length of 26 km, and covers area of 63 sq.km, having ice reserves nearly 10.89 cu.km. Dr. Ghulam Rasul, leader of PMD team reported that lower end of Passu Glacier has retreated back by 25m in one year. He added that this glacier has been losing ice on lower 5kms at a much faster rate.

Last year another station was installed at the lake, i.e., formed due to the melting of the Passu glacier at its lower end. This was considered enough to monitor the snow and ice melt process in the ablation zone, where glacier has been loosing its mass at much faster rate. It was envisaged at the time that a monitoring station must be established in accumulation zone to understand the glacial dynamics above the equilibrium line. Accumulation zone is part of the glacier where melting is quite slow but accumulated snow converts into ice throughout the year. All these monitoring stations together will help to compute the gradient flow of glacier mass, surface velocity and the rate at which glacier accumulates and loses its mass. Such monitoring mechanism will be replicated in other glaciated valleys of the Hunza Basin. This is a step forward for the systematic assessment of the impact of the global warming on glaciers of Pakistan and resultantly assessment of the potential hydrological resources from glaciers of Pakistan.

PMD took glacier monitoring initiative in 2006, and since then glacier such as Hinarchie Galcier in Bagrot Valley, Baltoro and Biafo Glacier in Shigar Valley, Batura , Passu, Gulmit and Gulkin glaciers of Hunza Valley  have regularly been monitored employing Remote Sensing and GIS techniques. In continuation of such strives, Director General PMD formed a team of young scientist under the supervision of Dr. Ghulam Rasul. Team included Mr. Muhammad Atif Wazir, Mr. Furrukh Bashir, Mr. Adnan Shafiq Rana, Mr. Syed Kamaludin, Mr. Habibullah Barohi, Mr. Waqar Ali and Mr. Shahir Ali to install an Automatic weather station in accumulation zone of the Passu Glacier. AWS was erected at elevation of 4500 meters above mean sea level on June 10, 2011. Newly installed AWS will record parameters like temperature, humidity, precipitation, pressure, in-coming solar radiation, wind speed and direction for long period of time. PMD has planned to extend its research activities to the other glaciers located in the Hunza Basin.

Date: June 16, 2011

Time: 1400 PST

Press Release

Three Spells of Pre-Monsoon Rains predicted in June 2011

First Pre-Monsoon spell predicted during next 48 hours (Friday/Saturday)

Met office predicted first pre-monsoon rain/showers over North-Eastern parts (Islamabad, Hazara, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sargodha division & Kashmir) during next 48 hours (Friday/Saturday).

Met office informed that some pre-monsoon currents have started to penetrate in upper parts of Pakistan that would produce first pre-monsoon rain/showers during next 48 hours. Due to this expected rain/showers the heat wave conditions are likely to subside in Punjab, KPK & Kashmir from Saturday.

The second spell of pre-monsoon rain/showers expected from 20^th June and the 3^rd spell in last week of June.

The regular monsoon rains are likely to start from first week of July.

Spokesman

Date: June 05, 2011

Time: 1800 PST

Press Release

Severe Heat Wave grip Pakistan: 49°C Temp recorded in Dadu

Extreme Heat may trigger more snow-melt during the week

Most parts of Pakistan are in the grip of severe heat wave which is likely to continue during the week.

Met Office informed that most parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and Balochistan experienced very hot weather on Sunday due to third heat wave of the current season. The mercury level in most areas have crossed 45°C, and the highest maximum temp was recorded 49°C in Dadu, and 42°C in Islamabad. The intensity of current heat wave is likely to further increase during next 2 days, and the day temps are also expected to increase from 2-3°C in most parts of the country during the period.

Met Office further informed that day temps of northern areas are also increasing gradually. Warm and Hot weather is also predicted in the northern areas during next few days. The abnormally high temps of northern areas may trigger large scale snow-melting during the week. Due to snow-melt, the flow of water in the hilly streams and local rivers of Gilgit-Baltistan and Malakand Division (especially in Gilgit, Chitral and Swat rivers) is expected to increase from mid week.

Spokesman

Date: May 24, 2011

                                                                                                            Time: 1800 PST

Press Release

Scattered rains with Dust-thundershower expected in the country during next three days

Met Office predicted spell of scattered rains/thundershower accompanied with gusty winds/Dust-storm from 25^th to 27^th May over different parts of the country.

Met Office informed that weather system of light to moderate intensity is expected to grip upper and central parts of Pakistan from Tuesday night, likely to persist for 2-3 days. Under the influence of this weather system, scattered rain are expected over Northeast Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa during Wednesday/Thursday, while rain with thundershower accompanied with gusty winds likely in Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during Wednesday to Friday. Isolated rain/showers may also occur in upper Sindh on Thursday.

Possibility of hailstorm/Dust-storm and isolated heavy falls at one or two places in central parts of Punjab cannot be ruled out.

Spokesman

Date: May 13, 2011

                                                                                         Time: 1800 PST

Press Release

 
Severe Heat Wave Predicted during the coming days

 
Met Office predicted severe heat wave conditions in most parts of the country during coming few days.

Met Office informed that a severe heat wave is likely to develop over southern parts, Sindh and Balochistan, of Pakistan on Saturday that would grip most parts of the country on Sunday. The severe heat wave conditions are expected to prevail for 4 to 5 days in the country.

The Day temperatures are expected to increase 5 - 7 ⁰C in most of the plain areas. Highest day temperatures may reach up to 50 ⁰C in some parts of southern Punjab, Upper Sindh and Eastern Balochistan. In Islamabad, the mercury level may reach upto 41 ⁰C during coming few days.

The temperatures of northern areas are also expected to increase during this weekend that would trigger good snow-melt during next 5-6 days.

Spokesman

Date: May 04, 2011

                                                                                                            Time: 1800 PST

Press Release

Dust-Thunderstorm/ Rain predicted on Thursday/Friday

Current Heat wave conditions likely to Subside from Friday

Met Office predicted that a westerly weather system likely to enter in the country through Balochistan during next 24 hours. This system would cause scattered Duststorm and rain in parts of the country on Thursday and Friday.

Under the influence of this weather system rain with thundershower accompanied with gusty winds likely at scattered places in upper parts of Khyber-Pakhtoonkhwa (KPK), upper Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir  and at isolated places in DI.Khan, Multan and D.G Khan Divisions. While isolated rain/showers may also occur over upper Sindh during this period. This weather system may continue in upper parts uptill Saturday morning and in Kashmir uptill Sunday.

The day temperatures are expected to fall 3-5 degrees in upper parts of the country while there would be less relief in lower parts of the country.       

          Wheat farmers of Punjab and KPK who are still unable to complete their crop harvesting are advised to take precautionary measures accordingly during this spell.

Spokesman

Date: April 26, 2011

                                                                                                            Time: 1800 PST

Press Release(Update)

Current hot weather conditions likely to subside from Friday

Rains/Dust-thundershowers predicted in the barani (rain-fed) areas of the country.

          Met Office informed that heat wave conditions gripping the plain areas of the country including Islamabad and likely to continue in most parts of the country up till Thursday.

          The day temperatures in plain areas of the country are 6 to 8 degrees above the normal values of maximum temperatures. The increasing trend in temperature is likely to continue up till Thursday. The increased temperatures in upper parts have increased the snow melting process thus increasing the inflows of major water reservoirs/rivers.

          Maximum temperatures of 46^oC was recorded at Bahawalpur and Larkana, 45^oC at  Nawabshah, D.G. khan, Rahimyar Khan, 44^oC at  Bhakkar, Multan, Bahawalpur, Khanpur, Rohri, Sukkur & Sibi, 43^oC  at Sahiwal, Jacobabad, D.I. Khan, Jhang & Okara  while 42^oC was recorded at Lahore, Faisalabad, Mianwali & Hyderabad on Tuesday.

          Met Office further informed that a weak westerly weather system is likely to enter Balochistan on Thursday (evening/night). Under the influence of this system isolated rains//Dust-thundershowers are expected in Northeast Balochistan on Thursday/Friday and in upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during 28 – 30 April, 2011.

          The wheat farmers are advised to take precautionary measures accordingly.

Spokesman

Date: April 23, 2011

                                                                                                            Time: 1800 PST

Press Release

 
            Met Office predicted very Hot Weather all over the country from Monday.
 
            Met Office informed that heat wave conditions have already onset over southern parts of the country including Sindh and Balochistan, and weather is likely to become very hot in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Phakhtoonkhwa (KPK) and Kashmir from Monday. The day temperatures are likely to increase from 3-5 C in most parts of the country.
 
            The day temperatures have already started to increase gradually over northern areas of the country, and this increasing trend will continue during coming few days that would cause good snow melt during the coming week. The inflows for major water reservoirs are expected to increase gradually.
 
            Met Office further informed that no rain is expected in the country during next 5-6 days, however some isolated rains/showers are predicted in the barani (rain-fed) areas of the country during last 2-3 days of the current month. 
 

Spokesman

Date: April 16, 2011

                                                                                                            Time: 1800 PST

Press Release(Updated)

Current weather system likely to continue another 36-48 hours

Met Office informed that current weather system likely to continue in upper parts of the country during next 36 to 48 hours.

More rain/thundershower accompanied gusty winds at scattered places of Punjab, KPK and Gilgit-Baltistan/Kashmir on Sunday/Monday. However the current weather system has subsided in southern parts of the country, Dry weather is expected in Sindh, Balochistan, for next few days. Due to current rainfall, the day temps have fallen 2-4 °C in most parts of the country.

Farmers of wheat growing areas are advised to keep crops harvesting suspended during the period and may continue their activities from Tuesday.  
 
 
Rainfall in Last 48 Hrs:
 
Sibbi=33, Parachinar=29,Quetta=23, Joharabad=21,Chakwal=19, Dir=18, Barkhan=18, Mandi-Bhaudin,Shiwal and Tobatek Singh=14, Faisalabad=13 and Multan=12mm.

Spokesman

Date: April 13, 2011

Time: 1800 PST

Press Release

Another wet spell of rainfall expected in the country from Friday

          Met Office predicted another spell of scattered rains/thundershower associated with gusty winds/Dust-storm from 14^th to 16^th April over different parts of the country.

          Met Office informed that another weather system of light to moderate intensity is likely to enter in  Balochistan on Thursday (night) and then expected to grip most parts of the country on Friday, likely to last for 3 to 4 days. Under the influence of this weather system, scattered rain are expected over Balochistan during Friday/Saturday, while rain with thundershower accompanied with gusty winds likely in Khyber-Pakhtoonkhwa (KPK), Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir on Saturday and Sunday. This weather system may continue in upper parts of Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir up till Tuesday. While isolated rain/showers is also predicted over upper Sindh on Friday/Saturday.

          Possibility of hailstorm and Duststorm in the sub-mountainous areas of the country cannot be ruled out.

          Wheat farmers are advised to take precautionary measures accordingly during this spell.

Spokesman

Press Release                                                              

Date/Time: 6, April 2011/1800 PST

 Scattered Rains predicted in the country during coming days

            Met Office predicted scattered Rains/Dust-thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds at different parts of the country from 8^th to 11^th April, 2011.

            Met Office informed that a fresh westerly wave is likely to enter in Balochistan on Friday that would grip most parts of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa (KPK), Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Kashmir on Saturday/Sunday. Under the influence of this weather system scattered rain/thunderstorm is expected over northern Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa from Friday to Sunday. While scattered rain/dust-thundershowers are expected in KPK, Upper Punjab and GB-Kashmir from Saturday to Monday. The expected rain in Punjab and KPK would be accompanied by gusty winds, and the wheat farmers are advised not to irrigate their crops during coming few days. The probability of occurrence of isolated hail-storm in the sub-mountainous areas of KPK and North Punjab during the weekend (Saturday/Sunday) cannot be ruled out.

            Met Office further informed that due to prevailing La-Nina conditions, the current winter/spring seasons in Middle East and South Asia remained wetter than normal. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan have already received above normal rains during late winter/spring in this year. While two more spells of such unusual rains are predicted in parts of Middle East and South-Asia including Pakistan during the current month. Therefore the day temperatures, due to frequent cloud cover and occasional rains, are likely to remain 3-5 ^oC below normal in most parts of Pakistan during the current month of April.

(Spokesman)

Press Release

Date: March 30, 2011

Time: 1000 PST

Dry Weather Predicted in Mohali 

                                              Dry Weather is predicted in Mohali (India) today, during Pakistan-India Cricket Match. 

                                            Due to yesterday’s Rain/Showers, the moisture will be greater than normal today at evening/night in Mohali (India). 

                                            The probability of occurrence of DEW is LIKELY after 1500 UTC (2000 PST).

SPOKESMAN

Date: March 20, 2011

Time: 1600 PST

Press Release

Tornado Hit Head Marala (Sialkot) on Saturday Evening

A Tornado (severe windstorm) that developed at 20 km north of Sialkot City and hit 5 villages near Head Marala on Saturday evening. The estimated wind speed of this Tornado was 200 miles per hour.

 Met Office informed that Tornado (also know as Twister) is a violent, dangerous, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and low clouds (normally with the base of a cumulus cloud), and the wind speed of Tornados range from 110 mph to 300 mph (177 – 480 km/hr) within a radius of 3 kilometer. The Tornado can stay/travel over the ground (earth) for more than 50 kilometer with an average life of 15 – 45 minutes. Tornado is a natural disaster of mid/higher latitudes, mostly develop in United States of America. Due to rapidly changing climate such three Tornados have been observed in the plain areas of upper Punjab during last decade, including in Chak-Misraan (near Sargodha) on 28th March 2001, Chaklala (Rawalpindi) on 12th October 2006 , and recent one of Head Marala (near Sialkot). In Pakistan such Tornados normally develop during the transition period of two rainy seasons (Monsoon & Winter), due to high temperature contrast between day and night. The severe damaging winds, thundershowers and hails are associated with Tornados.

 Met Office further informed that Tornado is a micro-climatic phenomenon and the prediction of a Tornado even in the World is very difficult by the existing forecasting techniques, including numerical weather predictions.

Spokesman

Date: March 16, 2011

Time: 1600 PST

Press Release

Rain/Dust-Thundershower predicted in upper parts of the country on Friday/Saturday.

According to Met office a fresh westerly wave likely to effect upper parts of the country from Friday evening/night. Due to this western disturbance scattered rain with thundershower associated with gusty winds/Dust-storm expected in Islamabad, upper Punjab, Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during Friday/Saturday. Mountainous areas of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa may receive hailstorm at few places during the period.   

Met Office informed that dry weather conditions likely to continue in central and Southern parts of the country, whereas prevailing heat wave conditions likely to subside after Saturday/Sunday.

            Met Office further informed that some of the rain-fed areas of wheat crop in upper Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa and upper Punjab may receive light to moderate intensity rainfall during the spell.

Farmers of irrigated areas of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa are advised that they should not water their wheat crop up till Sunday.

Spokesman

Date: 14^th March, 2010

Time: 1600PST

Press Release:

Heat wave likely to grip Southern parts of Pakistan

The prevailing dry weather is likely to continue in plain areas of the country during the current week. The day temperatures are increasing gradually in most parts of the country and a heat wave of moderate intensity is likely to grip southern parts of the country during mid-week. Most parts of Sindh, Southern Balochistan and Southern Punjab will remain under the grip of heat wave conditions during next 3-4 days. Day temperatures are likely to range between 41 to 43 °C in most parts of Sindh/Southern Balochistan, 38-40°C in South Punjab & 34-36°C in Islamabad/upper Punjab and plain areas of Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa.  

                The heat wave conditions are likely to subside from coming weekend, after some rain over Northern parts of the country.

(Spokesman)

Date: March 11, 2011

                                                                                                            Time: 1800 PST

Press Release
 

Hot Weather Predicted in Sindh during Coming Week

          Met office predicted hot-weather in Sindh during the coming week.

          Met Office informed that no rain expected during next 10 days and the day temperatures are increasing gradually in the country. In Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhawa , Punjab and Kashmir , the day temperatures are likely to increase from 2-4 °C. While in Sindh and Balochistan the increasing trend will range from 4-6 °C during the current dry spell. Weather is very likely to become HOT in Sindh and coastal areas of the country during coming week and the maximum temperature would remain between 38-40 °C at a number of places in Sindh.

          Met Office further informed that isolated rain is expected at some places of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa, Punjab and Kashmir during last week of current month.

Spokesman

Date: March 09, 2011

Time: 1600 PST

Press Release

Dry weather in the country during next 10 days

Day temperature in coastal and southern parts of the country likely to increase

 

          Met office predicted dry weather during next 10 days in the country.

          Met Office informed that the spells of late winter rains have subsided completely all over the country ; and no rain is expected up till 20th March 2011.

          The day temperatures in the country are likely to increase gradually during the coming days, and weather is expected to become warm in coastal and southern parts of the country during next week.

Spokesman

Date: March 02, 2011

Time: 1800 PST

Press Release (Updated)

Widespread Rains Likely to continue on Thursday/Friday

More rain predicted in Balochistan on Thursday

 

          The current wet spell is very likely to produce more rains at a number of places in the country on Thursday/Friday.

          Met Office informed that most parts of Balochistan including Quetta have received widespread rains with isolated heavy falls during last 2-3 days that generated some flash floods in the local rivers/streams. Upper parts of the country including Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, upper Punjab, upper Sindh and Kashmir also received rainfall and snowfall in hilly areas at scattered places today. The chief amounts of rain/snowfall by current spell are;

Quetta  =75, Parachinar & Kalat = 42, Kalam = 37,   Pattan = 36,  Dir = 34, Zhob = 27, Abbottabad  = 25, Garhi Dopatta & Sibbi = 24, Muzaffarabad, Malam Jabba & Khuzdar = 23, Rawalpindi & Balakot = 22, Dalbandin = 21, Saidu Sharif = 20 and Islamabad=19mm.

Snowfall: Malam Jabba & Kalam = 2 Feet & Murree/Galliyat= 6 Inches.

          Met Office informed that current wet spell will continue in Balochistan on Thursday, and likely to produce more rain with isolated heavy falls over northern and central parts of the province that may generate further flash floods in the local rivers/streams, the current wet spell in Balochistan is expected in subside on Thursday night.

          Widespread rain with isolated heavy showers is predicted in Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir on Thursday/Friday. Isolated shower also expected in parts of Sindh on Thursday. More snowfall is predicted over the hills of Murree, Galliyat, Malakand, Hazara divisions and Kashmir during the period. The current wet spell is likely to subside in central and lower parts of the country on Friday.

Due to intermittent rain, the risk of landslides would be high along the major roads of hilly areas, including Malakand, Hazara, Galliyat, Murree and Kashmir on Thursday/Friday.

Spokesman

Date: Feb 28, 2011

Time: 1800 PST

Press Release (Update)
 

Widespread Rains predicted in Balochistan on Tuesday/Wednesday

The current wet-spell would produce intermittent rains during next 3 days

Met Office predicted more widespread rains with isolated heavy showers in Balochistan on Tuesday and Wednesday. Isolated heavy showers over upper and central parts of the province may generate flash floods in the local rivers/streams during the period. 

Most parts of the North Balochistan received scattered rain/shower with isolated hailstorm in Quetta and adjoining areas today (Monday). Quetta has received 22mm rainfall so far. 

Met Office informed that most parts of Pakistan are in the grip of a westerly weather system that will produce intermittent rains in most parts of the country during next three days.
Under the influence of this weather system, widespread rain is predicted in Balochistan on Tuesday/Wednesday, while scattered rains are expected in Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, Punjab and GB-Kashmir from Tuesday to Thursday, and isolated rain/showers also expected in parts of Sindh during the period. 

           Met Office further informed that another spell of good snowfall is expected over the hills of Murree, Galiyyat, Swat, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir from Wednesday to Friday. Northern areas of the country would receive intermittent rain/snow during next 3 to 4 days.

Spokesman

Date: Feb 26, 2011

                                                                                                            Time: 1800 PST

Press Release

Another Spell of Rains predicted during Next Week

           Met Office predicted another spell of winter rains in Pakistan from coming Monday that would last 3 to 4 days over the country.

           A weather system presently giving rains over Iran is likely to enter in Balochistan during next 36 hrs that would cause widespread rains with isolated heavy falls over Balochistan from Monday to Wednesday. Under the influence of this weather system scattered rains with snowfall over the hills are also expected over Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan & Kashmir from Monday to Thursday.

Met Office further informed that the rain-fed areas of Rabi crops in Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, Punjab and Balochistan may receive good rains during the coming week.

Spokesman

Press Release                                                                                                                                                        Date/Time: Feb 13, 2011/1600 PST

Widespread Rain/Snow over the hills occurred in the country

Weather system is weakening gradually

       According to the prediction of Met-Office, widespread rain occurred in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, Balochistan and GB/Kashmir in last 48 hrs. Rainfall also occurred at isolated places of Sindh on Sunday. A good snowfall reported from the hilly areas of Galliyat, Kalam, Malamjabba, Chitral and Kashmir, and some of areas have received 3-4 feet snowfall so far. The rain-fed areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa and Balochistan received scattered rain of light to moderate intensity in last two days that would be very beneficial for the standing crops, especially wheat crop.
 
      The current weather system has started to weaken gradually, but it may give some more rain/snow at isolated places of Upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore divisions), Upper Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa (Malakand and Hazara divisions) and Gilgit-Baltistan/Kashmir on Monday. Dry weather is expected in Sindh, Balochistan, Lower Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa and Southern Punjab on Monday. Due to current rain/snow, the day temps have fallen 4-6 °C in most parts of the country.  
 
      Spokesman of Met-Office informed that high mountains of the country have received a good snowfall , ranging 6 - 8 feet, due to two wet-spells during the current month, and one more spell of snowfall is predicted during last week of current month. The snow-melt would be very useful to overcome the water shortage in the major reservoirs of the country during the dry summer months (Apr/May/Jun).
 
Rainfall in Last 48 Hrs (mm):
 
Murree=87, Dir=83, Saidusharif=68, Rawalakot=66, Mirkhani=57, Garidupatta=56, Parachinar=54, Muzaffarabad=52, Abbotabad=48.Peshawar=46, Balakot=43, Chitral=41, Quetta=39, Punjgur=36, Risalpur=33, Islamabad=28 and Rawalpindi=24.

Spokesman

Date/Time: Feb 11, 2011/1600 PST

Weather Advisory for Balochistan                              

Widespread Rain/Showers predicted in Balochistan on Saturday/Sunday

Heavy Rain may cause isolated Flash Floods

Most parts of Balochistan are in the grip of a westerly weather system that is producing isolated rain of light intensity over parts of province since last 24 hrs. This weather system is likely to intensify during next 24 hrs that would cause widespread rains at times heavy over northern (Quetta, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Mastung, Sibbi, Kalat, Ziarat and Bolan districts) and some south-western parts (Panjgur, Kharan and Kech districts) of Balochistan on Saturday/Sunday.

Isolated heavy falls may generate some flash floods in the local rivers/streams of the province (around the districts mentioned above) during Saturday evening to Sunday.

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Dr. Muhammad Hanif

DIRECTOR      

Date/Time: 09-02-2011/1800 PST

Press Release                                                                

Another Spell of Rain/Snow predicted from 11^th – 16^th Feb, 2011 in Pakistan

Met Office Islamabad predicted another spell of scattered rains/snow over the hills from 11^th to 16^th February over different parts of the country.

Met Office informed that another weather system of moderate intensity is likely to enter in Pakistan through Balochistan on Friday and then expected to grip most parts of the country on Saturday, likely to last for 5 to 6 days. Under the influence of this weather system, scattered rain with intervals is expected over Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtoonkhwa (KPK), Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir from Friday to Wednesday. Snowfall of light to moderate intensity is also expected over the hills of upper KPK, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and Murree from 12^th – 16^th Feb, 2011. While isolated rain/showers is also predicted over Sindh on Sunday/Monday.

The rain-fed areas of Rabi crops may receive good rain by this weather system that will be very beneficial for the standing crops.

Met Office had already predicted three wet-spells of winter rains/snow during the current month. First spell produced good rains/snow during 4^th – 7^th February. The second spell is likely to start from coming of Friday (as detailed above), while the third spell is expected during the last week February.

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Dr. Muhammad Hanif

DIRECTOR      

Date: Feb 05, 2011

Time: 1800 PST

Press Release (Update)

Widespread Rains/Snowfall predicted during next 48 Hrs

Heavy Snowfall forecast over the mountains on Sunday/Monday

Met Office predicted widespread rain with snowfall over the hills over upper parts of the country during next 48 hrs (starting from tonight).

Met Office informed that current westerly wave produced scattered rains/snowfall over the hills in northern Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa (KPK), Kashmir and isolated drizzle over north Punjab during last two days. The current weather system is likely to intensify during next 24 hrs, and very likely to produce widespread rain (with snowfall over the hills) over upper parts of Pakistan during next two days.

According to Met-Office Islamabad, Widespread rain of moderate intensity at times heavy is expected at a number of places of KPK, Upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Gujranwala and Lahore divisions), Gilgit/Baltistan and Kashmir during next 48 hrs. Rain with isolated showers is also predicted for Islamabad on Sunday and Monday.

 Met-Warning

 Met-Office warned that under the influence of this weather system some upper parts of KPK (including Swat, Shangla, Dir, Mardan, Swabi, Charsada, Bunair, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Batgram, Haripur districts) and  Kashmir (including Muzaffarabad, Neelum, Kotli and Bagh districts) may receive more rain of moderate to heavy intensity with heavy snow over the hills on Sunday/Monday. Murree and Galliyat would receive snowfall of moderate intensity at times heavy on Sunday and Monday.

 The peoples who are planning to visit Murree and other hilly areas on Sunday/Monday are advised to remain careful due to the risk of landslides along major roads caused by prolonged rainfall and blockage of link roads due to heavy snowfall.

                                                                                                                                                                                              (Dr. Muhammad Hanif)

Press Release

Date: Feb 02, 2011

Time: 1800 PST

Rains/Snowfall predicted from 3^rd – 8^th February, 2011 in Pakistan

Met Office predicted scattered rains with snowfall over the hills during 3^rd – 8^th Feb in different parts of the country.

Met Office informed that a westerly wave of moderate intensity, presently giving rains over Iran/Afghanistan, is heading towards Pakistan, and very likely to enter in Balochistan on Thursday. Under the influence of this weather system, a good winter rain and snowfall is predicted in different parts of the country during coming 5 to 6 days. The detailed weather forecast is as under;

Islamabad – Mostly Cloudy/Chances of Rain of light to moderate intensity on Thursday night/Friday/Saturday. Scattered showers also expected on Monday/Tuesday.

Gilgit-Baltistan/Kashmir – Rain with snowfall over the hills of light intensity on Thursday, Snowfall of moderate intensity at times heavy expected at a number of places in the region from Friday to Tuesday.

The air-route for the region may remain disturb during the period due to bad-weather.

Punjab – Scattered rain in Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and Sargodha divisions, and isolated rain in Lahore, Faisalabad divisions from Thursday night to Saturday. Rain also expected at a number of places in Punjab on Monday/Tuesday.

Murree hills may receive good snowfall (2 – 3 feet) during the period by this weather system.

Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa (KPK) – Isolated rain with snowfall over the hills on Thursday evening/night over upper parts of KPK (Peshawar, Kohat, Malakand, Hazara divisions). Rain (with snowfall over the hills) expected at a number of places of KPK from Friday to Monday.

Balochistan – Scattered rain/thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills expected over north-eastern parts of Balochistan (Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Bolan, Sibbi, Loralai, Kohlu, Dera-Bugti, Nasirabad and Barkhan Districts) on Thursday/Friday and Sunday/Monday.

Sindh – Mainly dry weather will continue in most parts of Sindh, however isolated showers/thunder may occur over upper parts of Sindh (Sukkar, Jaccobabad and Larkana divisions) on Friday and Monday/Tuesday.

The rain-fed areas of Rabi crops in Punjab, KPK, Northern Balochistan and Kashmir may receive good rainfall during the period (Friday to Monday) that may bring some relief for the standing crops that are already under stress due to low rainfall so far.

(Dr. Muhammad Hanif)

Press Release

Date: Jan 11, 2011

                                                                                                            Time: 1800 PST

RAIN PREDICTED ON THURSDAY/FRIDAY

COLD & FOGGY CONDITIONS LIKELY TO SUBSIDE

        Met Office predicted rain of light to moderate intensity at scattered places of upper parts of the county on Thursday/Friday, resulting some relief in the prevailing cold / foggy weather conditions.

        Met Office informed that a westerly wave is likely to grip upper parts of the country on Thursday and likely to last for 2 days over there. Under the influence of this westerly wave, scattered rain is expected over upper Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, upper Punjab and Gilgit Baltistan / Kashmir on Thursday/Friday. Snowfall of light to moderate intensity is also expected over the hills of upper Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Kashmir, Murree and Galliyat on Friday/Saturday.

       Most parts of Punjab, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa and Upper Sindh are in the grip of dense fog since last week, and the prevailing fog / cold wave conditions are likely to subside for the time being, from Thursday.

Spokesman                    

                                                                                                Pakistan Meteorological Department

Date: Jan 01, 2011

                                                                                                            Time: 1400 PST

 Press Release

 Dense and prolonged Fog with Cold Weather conditions continue in Punjab

No Rain predicted during next few days

      Dense fog, after recent wet spell, has enveloped most parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa (KPK). Met Office informed that due to high concentration of moisture in the atmosphere and low temperatures, the current dense fog will continue for another 10 days in plain areas of the country, especially in Punjab. The intensity and duration of fog is very likely to increase during the coming days in the plain areas of Punjab, Upper Sindh and central/lower parts of KPK. The dense fog in Punjab (Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur divisions) will persist daily for more than 12 hrs (from mid-night to mid day), giving a short sunny window only in afternoon, during the coming days.

      Due to prolonged foggy conditions and low sunshine, the day-temperatures (maximum), in the fog prone areas of Punjab, have already fallen 8 – 10 °C from normal, and the same trend of day temperatures is expected to prevail in Punjab.

      Due to persistent and prolonged fog, the air and ground traffic is expected to remain disrupt during next 10 days, and the travelers are therefore advised to avail the window of clear weather during the afternoons.

Spokesman                    

                                                                                                Pakistan Meteorological Department

Dated: 30th December, 2010

Press Release (Update)                                                                                                                                                  Time of Issue: 1800 PST

Rainfall in Pakistan

Punjab/Khyber Pakhtunkhwa /Kashmir recorded First Winter Rainfall on Thursday.

Cold Wave Grip Sindh/ Punjab.

        A westerly wave caused scattered rain in Punjab, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan & Kashmir on Thursday and also recorded first snowfall in Gilgit-Baltistan & Galliyat including Murree.

The Chief Amount of rainfall/ snow are:

                                                    6 inch snowfall recorded in Murree and Galliyat.

        The current wet spell of Rainfall/Snowfall has started to weaken. However some more Rainfall/Snowfall at a few places of Gilgit-Baltistan/ Kashmir and adjoining areas expected in next 24 hours, Cold & Dry weather elsewhere in the country.

        A cold wave is likely to grip most parts of the country, especially Sindh (Karachi) and Balochistan (Quetta).

Spokesman                    

                                                                                                Pakistan Meteorological Department

Dated: 13th December, 2010

Press Release (Update)                                                                                                                                                  Time of Issue: 1800 PST

 Foggy Weather Conditions Predicted in Punjab during Next 10 Days

 No Rains expected: Cold and Dry Weather will continue for another 10 Days

Met Office informed that due to persistent dry weather conditions, with decreasing temperatures and increasing trend of humidity in the air, the probability of occurrence of Moderate/Dense Fog in Punjab has increased during the current month.

Fog Forecast

Shallow/Moderate Fog (mid-nights to early mornings) is expected to prevail over most parts of eastern Punjab (Lahore, Gujranwala, Bahawalpur divisions) and central Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa (Peshawar division) during the current week and likely to increase from mid of current week. Shallow Fog is also expected in south Punjab (Multan and R.Y. Khan Divisions) and upper Sindh (Sukkar division) during the period.

Some sectors of Motorways (M1, M2 and M3) and National Highway (N-5) will remain in the grip of Shallow/Moderate Fog during the current week. The drivers are advised to remain very careful during the foggy weather conditions.

                                                                                                               Spokesman                    

                                                                                                Pakistan Meteorological Department

Dated: 10^th December, 2010

 Press Release                                                                                                                                                                Time of Issue: 1800 PST

Foggy Weather Conditions Predicted in Punjab during Next 10 Days

No Rains expected: Cold and Dry Weather will continue for another 10 Days

Met Office informed that due to continuously prevailing dry weather conditions, with decreasing temperatures and high trend of humidity, the probability of occurrence of Dense and Prolonged Fog in Punjab has increased during the coming days. Shallow foggy conditions have already observed in some parts of upper Punjab during early mornings of last 2 days. The shallow foggy weather is expected to become dense during the weekend, enveloping most parts of Punjab from Sunday.

Fog on Saturday

Dense Fog is expected to prevail over Northeast Punjab (Lahore and Gujranwala divisions) on Saturday morning. Some sectors of Motorway (M2: Lahore – Pindi Bhatiyan, M3: Pindi Bhatiyan - Faisalabad) and National Highway (N5: Lahore – Gujrat & Gujranwala - Sialkot) may remain in the grip of Dense Fog on Saturday morning (from 0500 – 1000 PST). Moderate and Shallow patches of Foggy weather are very likely to develop over Peshawar Motorway (Swabi – Charsada - Noshehra sectors) on Saturday morning.

Fog on Sunday - Saturday

Dense Fog is expected to prevail over most parts of eastern and central Punjab (Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur divisions) from Sunday to Saturday (mid-nights to early mornings). Moderate and Shallow Foggy weather is also expected in Multan and Sukkar divisions during the period.

Most sectors of Motorways (M1, M2 and M3) and Natioanl Highway (N-5) will remain in the grip of Dense Fog during the coming week (from late-nights to early mornings). The drivers are advised to remain very careful during the foggy weather conditions.

Spokesman                   

Pakistan Meteorological Department

Dated: 1^st December, 2010

 WINTER RAINFALL IN PAKISTAN DURING THE PERIOD DECEMBER TO FEBRUARY 2010-11

 NORMAL WINTER RAINS PREDICTED

             On the basis of prevailing atmospheric circulation and Global weather conditions, prior to winter period, an attempt is made to predict the probable amount of rainfall, which is likely to occur in Pakistan during the winter period (December to February 2010-11). Such prediction aims to satisfy the statistical test for 80 % success (i.e. to be correct four times out of five in the average).

            On consideration of Global available data, there is 80% chance that winter rainfall from December to February 2010-11, on all Pakistan basis will be nearly normal. However, the northern parts of Pakistan may receive slightly above normal  (+ 10 %) precipitation due to one or two strong wet-spells during the month of January / February 2011.

            The normal rainfall (area weighted) for the period December to February for Pakistan is 51.99 mm.

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(NAEEM SHAH)

Director      

Dated:11^th  November, 2010

 Press Release:

MET OFFICE WEATHER STUDIO INAUGURATED BY ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL UNESCO

           Additional Director General UNESCO Dr. Gretchen Kalanji inaugurated the “Weather Studio” of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), on Thursday. Director General Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Mr. Arif Mahmood, accompanied by other Senior Officers of PMD, briefed the UNESCO Delegation about the facilities available and working mechanism of PMD.

             After the Devastated Earthquake of 2005, and the recent extreme floods in Pakistan, the need of such studio for the weather briefing, climate change, environment and other related issues for the public awareness, was highly required.

             In order to make up this requirement, this Weather Studio has been established by the grant and co-operation of UNESCO.

Spokesman                   

Pakistan Meteorological Department

Dated: 2^nd November, 2010

 Press Release:

WMO Expert Mission to visit Pakistan from 4-8 November, 2010

In the wake of recent disastrous extremely high floods in Pakistan during Monsoon-2010 and in response to the Government of Pakistan’s request, World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Geneva is sending a WMO fact-finding and needs-assessment mission to Pakistan. The WMO Expert Mission will visit Pakistan from 4^th to 8^th November, 2010 to assess the damages to hydrometeorological infrastructure in Pakistan and to explore the opportunities to further strengthen the flood monitoring and forecasting system in Pakistan. The WMO Expert Mission which is headed by Dr. Tokiyoshi Toya, Director (Asia and Southwest Pacific), WMO, Geneva and comprising of experts in hydrology, floods and disaster risk reduction (DRR) from USA, Japan and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (UNESCAP), Thailand will make assessment of the damage to hydrometeorological infrastructure and the needs for priority activities of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and would evaluate and design the implementation plan for the development of effective flood early warning systems in Pakistan. During their visit, the Expert Mission will held meetings with senior officials and experts of PMD and various stake holders of PMD and will also call on senior government officials including Mr. Kamal Majidulla, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Water Resources and Agriculture, Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad, Advisor Science and Technology, Planning Commission, Secretaries, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Water and Power and Ministry of Environment.

                                                                                                               Spokesman                  

                                                                                     Pakistan Meteorological Department