Weather Phenomenon Of Pak

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Introduction Some weather phenomenon How seasons are created Pakistan & its location Climate of Pakistan Seasons in Pakistan Weather and Environment Conclusion

INTRODUCTION  Weather is a very unusual and variable state of atmosphere.  Depend on the climactic variations of different places.  Weather includes all the daily changes of atmospheric phenomena like Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø

Temperature Rainfall Wind Air pressure Sunshine and Cloudiness.

Some Weather Phenomenon Rain :   

Form of cloud Important role in the agricultural Brings moisture in the atmosphere.

Snowfall :  

Very important weather phenomenon. Origin of snowflakes is hidden in the clouds.

Winds:   

The Motion of air is known as the wind. Cold winds are heavy in nature & intend to come down in the lower surface of the atmosphere. Hot wind is lighter. So that warm wind intends to go up in the air.

Creation of Seasons  Divisions of the year that is

characterized by periodical weather changes.

 As one part of the globe is

directly exposed to sun's rays & other part receives less exposure.

 This exposure is alternated

while the earth completes its journey around the sun on its orbit. This phenomenon creates seasons.

Pakistan & Its Location Pakistan is Bordered  On the west by Iran  On the north and northwest by

Afghanistan  On the northeast by China  On the east and southeast by India  On the south by the Arabian Sea

Location:  Lies in the temperate zone.  Situated at latitudes 23°37' North and

61°76' East the country covers an area of about 803,940 square kilometers out of which the land coverage is about 796,096 square kilometers.

Climate of Pakistan Climate comes from the Greek word “Clime”.  The Climate of Pakistan varying especially between the high mountains and low plains.  The mountainous regions experience

freezing temperatures during winters and mild summers  The northern part of Pakistan is

generally cold as there exists the snow capped mountains and peaks

Climate of Pakistan  The difference in temperature between day

and night is immensely substantial.  The climate in Pakistan is characterized by

hot summers and cold winters.  The southern part is dry with deserts all

around.  The Indus plains have very hot summers

with the temperatures varying from 32 degrees to 49 degrees and relatively cool winters.

Seasons In Pakistan As a blessing of Allah, Pakistan enjoys every kind of season in a year.  Spring (March-April)  Summer (April-July)  Monsoon (July-September)  Autumn/ Post-monsoon season

(October-November)

 Winter (November-March)

Spring  The first swallow to arrive or the flowering of

lilac may be the indicator of spring  It is an intermediate seasonal phase in between

winter and summer. It signifies the emergence of new life.  It is a particular type of season that is

experienced in the temperate climatic zones.  Kite festival competitions are held all over

Pakistan and awards are distributed among winners.

Features of Spring  Important Features of Spring  Warm winds  Longer days  Seas & Rivers are full due to ice

melting.

 Floods are most common in the hilly

areas.

 In fact, end of spring is the time when

hurricane arrives almost without any warning.

Summer  Warmest seasons of a year.  It falls between the seasons of spring

and autumn.

 Summer starts early for the countries

that lie on the coastal areas

 Whereas the more continental

countries have late summers.

 The Mean temperature during summer

is 38° C. The highest recorded temperature at Jacobabad in June is 53° C.

Characteristics of Summer  Hottest and Longest Days  Smaller nights than winter  Season of Vacations  Different Fruits in summer  It gets varied receptions in different parts of the world  Where in some places it is pleasant while in other parts it is extremely harsh.

Rainfall in Pakistan  Most rain falls during the summer

monsoon from July to September,

 The average rainfall during monsoon is

about 255 millimeters.

 Very less amount of rain is received by

Pakistan which also influences Weather in Pakistan.

 Most of the rainfall occurs during the

later part of summer months which is brought by the south westerly monsoonal breeze.

Autumn/Post monsoon  The end of summer signifies the arrival of autumn

or post monsoon season.  Leaves have a reddish tinge which falls away

during this season thereby paving the way for further growth.  Moreover , it was also known as the harvest

season in the earlier days. Duration  Autumn commences in the month of September or October  The nights are fairly cool with the minimum temperature around 16° C .

Winter 

Winter is the coldest season of the year

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In Pakistan winter having minimum temperatures and the days of the shortest duration

Duration of Winter : 

The official start of the month of winter is different in various cultures and locations.

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According to location of Pakistan, winter months are December, January and February.

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Average minimum and maximum temperatures are 4°C and 18°C, though on occasions mercury falls well below freezing point.

Features of Winter  Long nights and short days.  Snowfall in northern areas  Blizzards or winter storms  Ice fog when temperature is

below -30°C.

Weather and Environment Pollution and Weather are interlinked. Pollution of air, water and soil affects the weather. 

Pollution affecting the living organisms.

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Natural resources are also getting depleted.

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Global Warming harmful due to unthoughtful industrial activities of man.

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Greenhouse Effect on the atmosphere

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Depletion of the Ozone Layer cause of skin cancer and other ailments.

Conclusion