Dantewada Agromet Advisory

State
Chhattisgarh
Prepared by
IGKV, Raipur (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Moderate

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Dantewada district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.218m³/m³ surface
Moderate

Below field capacity — monitor closely

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.218Moderate
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.220Moderate
3–9 cmShallow root
0.223Moderate
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.231Moderate
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.261Moist

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

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

173.1 mm total
  1. 34.5 mm
  2. 72.4 mm
  3. 65.2 mm
  4. 1.0 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Surface below field capacity (0.22 m³/m³)Monitor the crop; irrigation may be needed in the next few days if no rain comes.
  • 173 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 Dantewada

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Powdery mildew
2Leaf Eating Insect
3False Smut
4Disease Control
5Brown Plant Hopper
6Blast
7Zinc deficiency
8Urea
9Single Super Phosphate
10Traps
11Nursery
12Nursery
13Nursery
14Leaf spot & fruit rotting
15Sowing
16Leaf spot & fruit rotting
17Leaf spot & fruit rotting
18Do's

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Dantewada agromet advisory?

The latest Dantewada advisory covers Black Gram, Niger, Paddy, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chillies, Coriander, Brinjal, Tomato, Livestock, Chhattisgarh. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Dantewada agromet advisory issued?

District agromet bulletins are issued twice a week. The latest Dantewada bulletin shown here was issued on 20 Sept 2019. NaPanta updates this page automatically after each new bulletin.

How should Dantewada 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 Dantewada agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Dantewada is prepared by the Agromet Field Unit of IGKV, Raipur (ICAR AMFU) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, using India Meteorological Department forecasts.

Can I get the Dantewada advisory on my phone?

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