According to him, a new weather system is set to sweep across Pakistan from its western borders, bringing much-needed precipitation to various regions. He highlighted that this anticipated rainfall, expected in the last week of January and the first week of February, will effectively break the ongoing smog cycle. Read: Drought exacerbates twin cities’ water woesAddressing concerns about a potential drought, Din dismissed the notion, emphasising the country's resilient irrigation system. He pointed out that the canal system ensures water supply to crops, mitigating the risk of drought. He further elaborated that the risk of drought arises when there is an absence of rainfall for three or four consecutive years.

Source: The Express Tribune January 25, 2024 16:36 UTC