INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Beyond normal rains predicted in first spell of monsoonISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has
predicted more than normal rains in the country during the Monsoon season starting from first week of July this year.Unlike the previous
by July 15, and below normal during second half ending by August 15
informed that this year the rainy season may be divided into two parts with one starting from July 1 till July 15 and the second one from
possibility of floods in the country, he said, warning regarding this aspect would be issued after gathering more information on weather
trend.He, however, stated that the system is fully operative and an early warning would be issued in case there is chance of flood in the
Khalid Malik said.He said the information was being provided on basis of initially gathered reports on weather trends and any change in the
patters would immediately be communicated to concerned departments.He also informed that no heat spell is likely in Karachi and adjoining
coastal areas in the next month of July as the temperatures would not exceed above 40 degree.
