Sirmaur Agromet Advisory

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

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

Green AlertIMD Nowcast · Valid 15:00–18:00 IST
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5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Sirmaur district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.244m³/m³ surface
Moderate

Below field capacity — monitor closely

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.244Moderate
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.244Moderate
3–9 cmShallow root
0.244Moderate
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.247Moderate
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.268Moist

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

16.7 mm total
  1. 0.1 mm
  2. 1.8 mm
  3. 2.6 mm
  4. 12.2 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Surface below field capacity (0.24 m³/m³)Monitor the crop; irrigation may be needed in the next few days if no rain comes.

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: 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 27.0-28.0ºC and 19.0-20.0ºC, respectively. Wind speed will range between 2.0-5.0 kmph in the north- east direction. Relative humidity will fluctuate between 60-80 per cent.

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)00152
Max Temp (°C)2828272727
Min Temp (°C)2020201919
Humidity (AM) (%)6565708075
Humidity (PM) (%)6060757070
Wind Speed (km/h)22354
Cloud Cover (okta)11455

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 Sirmaur advisory every Wednesday and Friday as a push notification — so you always apply the current bulletin, never a stale one.

Crop advisories for Sirmaur

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Sirmaur agromet advisory?

The latest Sirmaur 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 Sirmaur agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Sirmaur 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 Sirmaur agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Sirmaur 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 Sirmaur advisory on my phone?

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