NTR Agromet Advisory

State
Andhra Pradesh
Prepared by
ANGRAU, Lam, Guntur
  • Soil: Moist
  • Orange rain alert

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

Orange AlertIMD Nowcast · Valid 14:50–17:50 IST
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5-Day Weather Forecast📍 NTR district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.315m³/m³ surface
Moist

Near field capacity — adequate for most crops

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.315Moist
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.316Moist
3–9 cmShallow root
0.321Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.332Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.320Moist

Field capacity for most Indian loamy soils: 0.25–0.35 m³/m³. Surface is moist; the 9–27 cm root zone is moist.

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

73.0 mm total
  1. 36.3 mm
  2. 28.6 mm
  3. 8.1 mm
  4. 0.0 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • IMD weather alert in forcePostpone spraying, harvesting and field work until the alert above ends; secure harvested produce.
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.33 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 73 mm of rain in the last few daysClear field channels, and wait for leaves to dry before any spraying.

General guidance from weather data only. For crop protection follow the official advisory below and your local KVK.

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Crop advisories for NTR

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Nursery
2Iron deficiency
3Nurseries
4Fertilizer Management
5Blast
6Weed Control
7Weed Control
8Weed Control
9Sucking pests
10Spodoptera
11Alternaria leaf spot
12Bacterial leaf blight
13Seed treatment
14Inter Cultivation
15Nutrient deficiency
16BUFFALO
17Inter Cultivation
18Precautionary Measures
19Cercospora leaf spot
20Inter Cultivation
21Precautionary Measures
22Cercospora leaf spot

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the NTR agromet advisory?

The latest NTR advisory covers Paddy, Maize, Cotton, Red Gram, Live Stock, Black Gram, Green Gram, Andhra Pradesh. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the NTR agromet advisory issued?

District agromet bulletins are issued twice a week. The latest NTR bulletin shown here was issued on 01 Sept 2026. NaPanta updates this page automatically after each new bulletin.

How should NTR farmers use the 5-day weather forecast?

Use the forecast to plan field work: skip irrigation when rain is expected, avoid spraying on windy or rainy days, and time harvest around dry weather. The soil moisture card shows whether the field needs water right now.

Who prepares the NTR agromet advisory?

The bulletin for NTR is prepared by the Agromet Field Unit of ANGRAU, Lam, Guntur under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, using India Meteorological Department forecasts.

Can I get the NTR advisory on my phone?

Yes. Save NTR, Andhra Pradesh in the NaPanta app to get a notification with each new bulletin and crop-level advice for your own fields.