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Prakasam Agromet Advisory

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

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

Green AlertIMD Nowcast · Valid 16:00–19:00 IST
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5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Prakasam district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.316m³/m³ surface
Moist

Near field capacity — adequate for most crops

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.316Moist
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.325Moist
3–9 cmShallow root
0.342Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.371Wet
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.267Moist

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

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

33.7 mm total
  1. 9.9 mm
  2. 23.7 mm
  3. 0.1 mm
  4. 0.0 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.37 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 34 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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5-Day Weather Forecast

IMD forecast: 26mm expected Thursday (24 Sept)

The coming five days are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall ranging from 0.2 to 25.9 mm. Maximum temperatures may remain between 32 and 36°C, with minimum temperatures ranging from 25-26°C. Morning relative humidity may be 84-85%, while evening humidity may be 67-82%. Cloudy weather with 8 octa cloud cover and winds of 12-19 km/h is likely to prevail.

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)15.625.912.8100.2
Max Temp (°C)36.53332.535.236
Min Temp (°C)25.525.225.92626
Humidity (AM) (%)8485858584
Humidity (PM) (%)7382787067
Wind Speed (km/h)1214191919
Cloud Cover (okta)88888

General Advisory

  • Ensure proper drainage of excess water from the fields, especially from low-lying areas, to prevent prolonged water stagnation.
  • Provide support to weak or lodging-prone crops and strengthen field bunds where necessary to minimize damage from strong winds.
  • Regularly monitor crops for pest and disease incidence after rainfall and take timely management measures based on the observed incidence.
  • Avoid application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and foliar nutrients during rainfall, thunderstorms or strong winds.
  • Postpone weeding, intercultivation and other field operations during wet conditions.
  • During thunderstorms and lightning, farmers and farm workers should avoid working in open fields and move to a safe shelter.
  • Monitor weather and lightning alerts through KALP, SANKALP, AgriNet AP, Meghdoot, Mausam, and Damini apps, and follow timely weather-based crop management advisories.

Crop-Specific Advisories

RiceBlack GramGreen Gram+ Livestock
Crop recommendations with pesticide names, dosages and growth-stage guidance are available in the NaPanta app.

The app delivers the latest Prakasam advisory every Wednesday and Friday as a push notification — so you always apply the current bulletin, never a stale one.

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Crop advisories for Prakasam

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Prakasam agromet advisory?

The latest Prakasam advisory covers Rice, 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 Prakasam agromet advisory issued?

District agromet bulletins are issued twice a week. The latest Prakasam bulletin shown here was issued on 22 Sept 2026. NaPanta updates this page automatically after each new bulletin.

How should Prakasam 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 Prakasam agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Prakasam 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 Prakasam advisory on my phone?

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