15, 2025, the country experienced a 40% rainfall deficit, with Sindh facing a 52% shortfall, Balochistan 45%, and Punjab 42%.
Various regions are experiencing drought-like conditions, including the Potohar region of Punjab (Attock, Chakwal, Rawalpindi, Islamabad) and southern districts such as Multan, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Rajanpur, and Layyah. Central areas like Faisalabad, Sargodha, Khushab, and DG Khan are also impacted.
In Sindh, regions like Ghotki, Jacobabad, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu, Padidan, Sukkur, Khairpur, Tharparkar, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, and Karachi are facing drought-like conditions.
Similarly, Balochistan is suffering in areas like Ormara, Kharan, Turbat, Kech, Panjgur, Awaran, Lasbella, Nokkundi, and Dalbandin.
The PMD forecasts rising temperatures from January to March 2025, which could further worsen existing drought conditions.
The National Drought Monitoring and Early Warning Centre (NDMC) is closely monitoring the situation, urging all stakeholders to take pre-emptive measures. Farmers and authorities are advised to stay informed and implement proactive strategies to mitigate water scarcity.
