ISLAMABAD: A senior meteorologist says the first rain and snowfall of the winter season have come to Pakistan, ending a months-long dry spell which caused breathing problems and water shortages.
Mohammad Hanif said Tuesday’s drizzle in the capital, Islamabad, and elsewhere prompted many residents to rush outside and enjoy the weather. More rain and snowfall is expected this week, which will help replenish depleted reservoirs in dams.
The unusual four-month long dry spell raised fears of a food shortage. Pakistan’s agriculture sector contributes about 25 percent to the country’s annual GDP.
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Months-long dry spell ends in Pakistan with rain, snowfall
Months-long dry spell ends in Pakistan with rain, snowfall
France: working with allies on plan should US make move on Greenland
- Barrot said the subject would be raised at his meeting with the foreign ministers of Germany and Poland later in the day
PARIS: France is working with partners on a plan over how to respond should the United States act on its threat to take over Greenland, Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday.
Barrot said the subject would be raised at his meeting with the foreign ministers of Germany and Poland later in the day.
The White House said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is discussing options for acquiring Greenland, including potential use of the US military, in a revival of his ambition to control the strategic island despite European objections.
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