Durg Agromet Advisory

State
Chhattisgarh
Prepared by
IGKV, Raipur (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📍 Durg district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.354m³/m³ surface
Wet

Near saturation — avoid irrigation, risk of waterlogging

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.354Wet
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.356Wet
3–9 cmShallow root
0.359Wet
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.368Wet
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.402Wet

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

205.0 mm total
  1. 29.0 mm
  2. 50.4 mm
  3. 106.1 mm
  4. 19.5 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: 0.37 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 205 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: 69mm expected Saturday (26 Sept)

Rainfall According to weather forecast, there is According to weather forecast, there is possibility of overcast with light to moderate rainfall in upcoming days.The maximum temperature is likely to be recorded around 29°C to 31°C and the minimum temperature is likely to be recorded between 24 to 25°C. During this period, the humidity in the air is likely to be 90-95 percent and its speed is likely to be around 7 to 8 km/hour. [

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)1215306965
Max Temp (°C)3231302929
Min Temp (°C)2424242323
Humidity (AM) (%)9293959593
Humidity (PM) (%)6574828183
Wind Speed (km/h)—————
Cloud Cover (okta)—————

General Advisory

  • Panicle initiation and ear heading stage Apply third dose of nitrogen fertilizer in the form of urea 40 kg/ha. at panicle initiation and ear heading stage of paddy.

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

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

Crop advisories for Durg

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Yellow stem borer
2Stem borer
3Brown Plant Hopper
4Do's
5Sheath blight
6Bacterial Leaf Blight
7Sowing
8Fertilizer application
9Nursery
10Fertilizer application
11Nursery
12Fertilizer application
13Pruning
14Fertilizer application
15Pruning
16Fruit shedding
17Do's

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Durg agromet advisory?

The latest Durg advisory covers Rice, Pigeon Pea, Groundnut, Maize, Green Gram, Chhattisgarh. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Durg agromet advisory issued?

District agromet bulletins are issued twice a week. The latest Durg bulletin shown here was issued on 23 Sept 2026. NaPanta updates this page automatically after each new bulletin.

How should Durg 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 Durg agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Durg 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 Durg advisory on my phone?

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