KARACHI: The country is likely to see a low rainfall with high temperature during June, July and August, according to the Met Office.

In its weather outlook for the above mentioned period, it warned that the increasing temperatures are expected to cause a gradual reduction in soil moisture in the country's agriculture plains.

“The upcoming season is expected to dominate with low rainfall and increasing temperature,” as a result an additional irrigation for Kharif crops and vegetables, especially in the southern half of the country will be required, it said.

Some areas in northern Pakistan may receive slightly above normal rainfall, but western parts of Balochistan, including the coastal belt are likely to see near normal rains, it said.

“Seasonal average temperatures will mostly fall within the typical to higher-than-typical range,” it said.

By the season’s end, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and Balochistan are likely to witness a temperature rise, it said.

It said that the soaring temperatures in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir may accelerate snowmelt to increase the river flow.

“During June, July and August, moderate El Nino conditions are anticipated, with a consistently positive IOD,” the Met said.

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