ISLAMABAD – Near normal rainfall and normal to slightly above normal temperatures are likely in Pakistan during April 2024.
Considering the positive phase of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which is expected to make a transition to the neutral phase along with the prevailing neutral phase of Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), the climatic outlook for Pakistan in the forecast month is as follows:
Rainfall:
Near normal rainfall is expected in most parts of the country during the current month. However, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northern Punjab and Kashmir may get slightly above normal rainfall during the forecast period.
Temperatures:
The daytime maximum temperatures are expected to remain normal to slightly above normal. Warmer than normal minimum temperatures are expected nationwide with maximum departure over northern parts of the country.
Impacts and Precautions: The pollen season will come to an end in the middle of April. Spatial temperature gradient may cause strong winds, dust storm, and hailstorm which may affect the seasonal crops, vegetables and orchard. Respective district governments are requested to adopt measures in accordance to area specific weather forecasts. Irrigation would be required on regular intervals for seasonal vegetables and newly sown Kharif crops.
