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El Niño in MultanPunjab · Pakistan
Current El Niño risk
Attention level: ModerateWarning · Drought / heat / fire riskDrought-prone zone; the rain in this forecast eases short-term pressureMultan is inside the projected impact zone India & Pakistan: monsoon region.
El Niño years tend to weaken the southwest monsoon, cutting rainfall over the agricultural heartland and stressing water and power supplies.
Next 14 days in Multan
0 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 0 with heavy rain.
% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details.
Areas with drought and water-shortage history in Multan
Multan city-wide municipal supply zones
News reports describe widespread clean-water shortages and rationing in the city[1][9][10][12]
Multan Sadar, western parts
Groundwater and irrigation water are especially stressed in west Multan Sadar[2][4]
Areas near the Chenab River in western district
Public research flags western district areas near Chenab as water-quality and supply concern[2]
Southern areas joining Tehsil Shujaabad
Study says southern sites toward Shujaabad face poor water suitability and stress[2]
Dry-season outskirts and vacant land around Multan
Recurring dry-season fire risk is reported in open, dry areas on city fringes[13][14]
Roadside scrubland and agriculture edges in suburban Multan
Civil-defense style public reports note repeated grass and brush fires in hot, dry months[13][14]
Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.
What you should do
- Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive.
- Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells.
- If you depend on agriculture, plan for reduced rainfall this season.
- Watch for water-rationing announcements from your utility.
- Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
Emergency numbers
Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Multan affected by El Niño?
Yes. Multan sits in the documented impact zone India & Pakistan: monsoon region: El Niño years tend to weaken the southwest monsoon, cutting rainfall over the agricultural heartland and stressing water and power supplies.
Will it rain in Multan in the coming days?
The current 14-day forecast shows 0 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 0 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.
What should residents of Multan do?
Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive. Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
Other cities in Pakistan
Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.