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Pakistan faces drought threat
ISLAMABAD, May 7, 2006 (AFP) - Pakistan faces a possible drought with no significant rain expected in the next two months, the country's top meteorologist warned Sunday. "There are all indications of emerging drought conditions in the country," director general of the Meteorological Department, Qamaruz Zaman, told AFP.(Posted @ 19:25 PST)
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Drought feared due to decrease in rains
Updated at 1940 PST
ISLAMABAD: Drought in the country is feared due to decrease in rains and sufficient rainfalls are not expected during next two months, said Director General meteorological department Qamar Zaman on Sunday.
Rainfalls during last summer season decreased by 40 percent and snowfalls in winter season decreased by 25 percent, he said.
The water shortage is increasing day by day and it can go to alarming situation in next few months, he warned.
Several areas are already experiencing drought that can hit more areas, he informed.
The concerned federal and provincial authorities are also informed about possible drought in the country and the water management agencies have been advised to ensure proper utilization of water and avoid wastage of water at any cost.
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Drought possible if no rain within two months: DG Met
ISLAMABAD (updated on: May 07, 2006, 19:11 PST): Pakistan faces a possible drought with no significant rain expected in the next two months, the country's top meteorologist warned on Sunday.
'There are all indications of emerging drought conditions in the country,' director general of the Meteorological Department, Qamaruz Zaman, told AFP.
He said a moderate drought had already developed in Balochistan and was likely to worsen during the coming months and possibly spread to other parts of the country.
Zaman said rainfall last winter was 40 percent less than average, and snowfall in catchment areas was 20-25 percent less.
"During the next two months no significant rains are expected which can improve the water situation in the country," Zaman said.
Pakistan was hit by a devastating drought several years ago that inflicted heavy losses in agriculture and livestock, particularly in Balochistan and the southern province of Sindh.
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