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Srikakulam 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 14:40–17:40 IST
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5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Srikakulam district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.300m³/m³ surface
Moist

Near field capacity — adequate for most crops

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.300Moist
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.302Moist
3–9 cmShallow root
0.306Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.315Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.354Wet

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

69.7 mm total
  1. 26.0 mm
  2. 22.1 mm
  3. 18.6 mm
  4. 3.0 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: 0.32 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 70 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: 60mm expected Wednesday (23 Sept)

In the ensuing five days, there may be light to moderate rainfall with maximum temperatures around 26-26.30 C and minimum temperatures will be around 24.9-25.50C. Forenoon humidity will be 88-93% and afternoon humidity will be 85-95%. Wind will blow with a speed of 15-22 kmph.

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)606025154.7
Max Temp (°C)262626.326.326
Min Temp (°C)25.525.425.22524.9
Humidity (AM) (%)9193888888
Humidity (PM) (%)9095858787
Wind Speed (km/h)—————
Cloud Cover (okta)—————

General Advisory

  • Regularly monitor the field and drain excess water if any from the field

Crop-Specific Advisories

RiceMaizePigeon PeaGroundnutCottonSugarcane
Crop recommendations with pesticide names, dosages and growth-stage guidance are available in the NaPanta app.

The app delivers the latest Srikakulam 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 Srikakulam

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Inter node borer
2Sheath blight
3Iron deficiency
4Zinc deficiency
5Sucking pests
6Fertilizer Management
7Weed Control
8Boll worm
9Fertilizer Management
10Sucking pests
11Maruca pod borer
12Sucking pests
13Mealy bugs
14COW
15Thrips
16Stem/Root Borer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Srikakulam agromet advisory?

The latest Srikakulam advisory covers Rice, Maize, Pigeon Pea, Groundnut, Cotton, Sugarcane, Andhra Pradesh. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Srikakulam agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Srikakulam 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 Srikakulam agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Srikakulam 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 Srikakulam advisory on my phone?

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