Published on, Sept. 22 -- September 22, 2025 3:31 PM

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has forecasted higher-than-normal rainfall near the Pakistan-India border at the end of September, despite the monsoon season ending. This unusual rain may also recur in the last week of October. The FAO's sub-seasonal climate models suggest this pattern could affect the region, potentially impacting agriculture and locust breeding.

According to the FAO report, from October 2025 to March 2026, locust breeding areas will experience varied weather. November and December are expected to be drier than usual, while January should see normal rainfall. The southern coastal areas of Iran and southwestern Pakistan might get above-aver...