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What initiatives has the govt planned for FY27 to boost weather forecasting, early warning systems?
The Pakistani government has allocated Rs1.6 billion to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) in FY27 to enhance weather forecasting and early warning systems, including projects like the National Centre for Rainfall Enhancement and radar installations in Multan and Sukkur. An additional Rs2.48 billion is allocated to the Ministry of Climate Change for initiatives such as afforestation, biodiversity conservation, and climate-smart agriculture.
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