Drought in Pakistan has become a frequent phenomenon in the country. The drought of 1998-2002 is considered worst in 50 years. According to a report issued by the Economic Survey of Pakistan, the drought is one of the factors responsible for poor growth performance. Balochistan

Balochistan

Balochistan or Baluchistan is a region which covers parts of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. It can also refer to one of several modern and historical territories within that region:...

 especially the western and central parts of the province remain in the grip of drought almost all year round. Drought in the country is common; if the monsoon

Monsoon

Monsoon is traditionally defined as a seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation, but is now used to describe seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated with the asymmetric heating of land and sea...

 season fails to deliver rains then drought emerges.

See also

• Climate of Pakistan
  Climate of Pakistan
  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 usually receive precipitation from the Western Disturbance...
  
  
• Tropical cyclones in the Arabian sea
  Tropical cyclones in the Arabian sea
  The Arabian sea is abbreviated ARB by the India Meteorological Department , since the official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the IMD. The Arabian sea is located in the north of the Indian Ocean, which is the third largest ocean in the World.the Indian Ocean is the...
  
  
• List of floods in Pakistan
• List of extreme weather records in Pakistan

External links

• Pakistan Meteorological Department