+(91) 93461 99939

Shimla Agromet Advisory

State
Himachal Pradesh
Prepared by
UHF, Nauni & CSK HPAU, Palampur (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Moist
  • Green rain alert

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

Green AlertIMD Nowcast · Valid 15:00–18:00 IST
Green
5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Shimla district
Loading 5-day forecast…

Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.257m³/m³ surface
Moist

Near field capacity — adequate for most crops

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.257Moist
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.256Moist
3–9 cmShallow root
0.254Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.286Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.342Moist

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

2.9 mm total
  1. 0.4 mm
  2. 0.1 mm
  3. 1.0 mm
  4. 1.4 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.29 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.

General guidance from weather data only. For crop protection follow the official advisory below and your local KVK.

Want updates for your own farm? Personalised weather, spray and crop alerts on your phone.Get the NaPanta app
Weather at your fieldSpray window · Rain in 6h · Stress alert — for your exact location

5-Day Weather Forecast

IMD forecast: 5mm expected Saturday (26 Sept)

In the next five days, the weather will remain dry. Very light rainfall is expected from 24th to 26th September, 2026 at few places in the district. Maximum & minimum temperatures will range between 24.0-26.0ºC and 14.0-16.0ºC, respectively. Wind speed will range between 2.0-4.0 kmph in the north- east direction. Relative humidity will fluctuate between 60-80 per cent.

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)00153
Max Temp (°C)2626252524
Min Temp (°C)1516151514
Humidity (AM) (%)6560708075
Humidity (PM) (%)6065757570
Wind Speed (km/h)22334
Cloud Cover (okta)11233

General Advisory

  • (cid:0) Intercultural operations like hand-weeding and earthing up are recommended during clear weather condition. (cid:0) Keep the orchards free from weeds and bushes for proper air circulation. (cid:0) Remove infested fruits and shoots to avoid the spread of the disease. (cid:0) Keep livestock in dry shelters and ensure clean drinking water. (cid:0) Regularly clear the drainage channels for free passage of water. (cid:0) Use MEGHDOOT app for acquiring information regarding agromet advisory in the local language. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aas.meghdoot&hl=en_IN

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

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

Get the NaPanta AppFind local KVK →

Crop advisories for Shimla

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Harvesting Stage
2Harvesting Stage
3Harvesting Stage
4Sowing
5Sowing
6Weed Control
7Harvesting Stage
8Flowering or Fruit development Stage
9Weed Control

Daily APMC wholesale rates by district and market, updated hourly from AgMarkNet.

District-level agromet advisories combining IMD 5-day weather forecasts with crop-specific pest, disease and irrigation recommendations.

Subsidies, crop insurance, loans and input support — check eligibility and apply online.

Loans, crop insurance and investment norms — NABARD unit costs, PMFBY rates and KCC interest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Shimla agromet advisory?

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

How often is the Shimla agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Shimla 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 Shimla agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Shimla is prepared by the Agromet Field Unit of UHF, Nauni & CSK HPAU, Palampur (ICAR AMFU) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, using India Meteorological Department forecasts.

Can I get the Shimla advisory on my phone?

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