Drought — For other uses, see Drought (disambiguation). Fields outside Benambra, Victoria, Australia suffering from drought conditions. A drought (or drouth [archaic]) is an extended period of months or years when a region notes a deficiency in its water… … Wikipedia
Pakistan — This article is about the nation of Pakistan. For other uses, see Pakistan (disambiguation) and Pakistani (disambiguation). Islamic Republic of Pakistan … Wikipedia
Pakistan — /pak euh stan , pah keuh stahn /, n. 1. Islamic Republic of, a republic in S Asia, between India and Afghanistan: formerly part of British India; known as West Pakistan from 1947 71 to distinguish it from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).… … Universalium
Pakistan Meteorological Department — The Pakistan Meteorological Department is a government of Pakistan organization which works under the Ministry of Defence. It is responsible for providing meteorological forecasting services.Apart from meteorology, the department is also… … Wikipedia
Climate of Pakistan — Dust storm over Pakistan and surrounding countries, April 7, 2005 Pakistan lies in the temperate zone. The climate is generally varied throughout the country, characterized by hot summers and cool or cold winters. The upper parts of Pakistan… … Wikipedia
Shikarpur, Pakistan — Shikarpur (Urdu: شڪارپور Sindhi: شِڪارپوُرُ ) is the capital of Shikarpur District in Sindh province of Pakistan. It is situated about 29 km from the left bank of the Indus, with a railway station, 37 km NW. of Sukkur. History , and its merchants … Wikipedia
Climate of Karachi — Coordinates: 24°51′N 67°02′E / 24.85°N 67.033°E / 24.85; 67.033 … Wikipedia
Climate of Quetta — Hanna Lake on 29 January 2004 The climate of Quetta, Pakistan features a continental and arid with significant variations between summer and winter temperatures. The highest temperature recorded in Quetta is 42 °C (108 °F) on 10 July 1998 … Wikipedia
2010 Northern Hemisphere summer — The 2010 Northern Hemisphere summer included severe heat waves that impacted most of the United States, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China, Hong Kong, North Africa and the European continent as a whole, along with parts of Canada, Russia … Wikipedia
Afghanistan — /af gan euh stan /, n. a republic in central Asia, NW of India and E of Iran. 23,738,085; 250,000 sq. mi. (647,500 sq. km). Cap.: Kabul. * * * Afghanistan Introduction Afghanistan Background: Afghanistan s recent history is characterized by war… … Universalium
Drought causing farmers hardship in Pakistan
