Katihar Agromet Advisory

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

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Katihar district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.371m³/m³ surface
Wet

Near saturation — avoid irrigation, risk of waterlogging

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.371Wet
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.373Wet
3–9 cmShallow root
0.374Wet
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.379Wet
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.396Wet

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

87.5 mm total
  1. 20.0 mm
  2. 40.6 mm
  3. 16.0 mm
  4. 10.9 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: 0.38 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 88 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

According to the India Meteorological Department, according to the medium range forecast released for the next five days, the maximum temperature is expected to be between 29.0° and 34.0°C . Minimum temperature 24.0°C and 26.0 °C It is expected . relative humidity in the morning is expected to be between 84 and 93 percent and in the afternoon relative humidity is expected to be between 55 to 75 percent and surface wind speed is 5 km per hour to 22 km Per hour. Mostly east direction blow winds are expected. In the coming days, the sky will be Generally cloudy and there is a high possibility of rain.

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General Advisory

  • Farmers are advised to download "Meghdoot App" to get the weather and weather forecast of the previous week, and "Damini App" to get information about lightning strikes. Take special care of the animals in changing weather, keep the animals and cattle shed clean. Always give clean and fresh water to the animals several times a day. In view of the weather warning, do not tie the animals under the trees. And harvest the ready crops and store them at a proper place. And do not go out of the house in bad weather.

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

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

Crop advisories for Katihar

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Tillering - Stem Borer
2Urea
3Don't
4Sucking Pest - White fly
5Sucking Pest - Leaf hopper
6Sucking Pest - Aphids
7Sowing
8Do's
9Vegetative stage - Fall Armyworm
10Ectoparasites

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Katihar agromet advisory?

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

How often is the Katihar agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Katihar 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 Katihar agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Katihar 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 Katihar advisory on my phone?

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