GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

PAKISTAN METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT

(Headquarters Office)

SECTOR H-8/2, P.O BOX 1214

I S L A M A B A D

NORMAL WINTER RAINFALLS 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 (January – March) 2005. Such predictions aim to satisfy the statistical test for 80 % success (i.e. to be correct four times out of five on the average).

On consideration of Global available data, there is 80% chance of winter rainfall from Jan to March 2005, on all Pakistan basis will be normal.

The normal rainfall (area weighted) for the period January to March for Pakistan is 74.9 mm.

(GHULAM QADIR MALIK)

Deputy Director

For Director General