Jamui Agromet Advisory

State
Bihar
Prepared by
BAU, Sabour, Bhagalpur (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Wet
  • 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📍 Jamui district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.380m³/m³ surface
Wet

Near saturation — avoid irrigation, risk of waterlogging

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.380Wet
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.381Wet
3–9 cmShallow root
0.383Wet
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.387Wet
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.409Wet

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

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

95.0 mm total
  1. 23.8 mm
  2. 41.2 mm
  3. 17.2 mm
  4. 12.8 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Soil is saturatedSkip irrigation and check field drainage — standing water harms roots of most non-paddy crops.
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.39 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 95 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: 18mm expected Friday (25 Sept)

As per the forecast issued by India Meteorological Department, during 22-25 September, the sky will remain overcast and thunderstorm with light to medium rain is likely to occur at one or two places in the district. Maximum temperature likely to remain is around 32-33 degree Centigrade and minimum temperature is expected to be around 25-26 degrees Centigrade. Relative humidity in morning and evening is likely to range between 80-85% and 50-55% respectively. At a speed of 10-15 Km/hr south- easterly wind is likely to blow during the forecast period

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)66181212
Max Temp (°C)3333323232
Min Temp (°C)2626252525
Humidity (AM) (%)8585808080
Humidity (PM) (%)6060555555
Wind Speed (km/h)—————
Cloud Cover (okta)—————

General Advisory

  • Considering the weak monsoon, sow drought-tolerant maize (DKC 9081, DHM-117) and finger millet (VLM 379, RAU 8, Bankula) as alternative crops.

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

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

Crop advisories for Jamui

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Bacterial blight
2Weed Prevention
3Do's
4Seed Variety
5Fall Army worm
6Tasseling Stage
7Seed Varitety

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Jamui agromet advisory?

The latest Jamui advisory covers Rice, Maize, Bihar. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Jamui agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Jamui 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 Jamui agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Jamui is prepared by the Agromet Field Unit of BAU, Sabour, Bhagalpur (ICAR AMFU) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, using India Meteorological Department forecasts.

Can I get the Jamui advisory on my phone?

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