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Chatra Agromet Advisory

State
Jharkhand
Prepared by
BAU, Kanke, Ranchi (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Moderate

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

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5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Chatra district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.227m³/m³ surface
Moderate

Below field capacity — monitor closely

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.227Moderate
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.228Moderate
3–9 cmShallow root
0.229Moderate
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.234Moderate
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.230Moderate

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

46.3 mm total
  1. 12.0 mm
  2. 22.3 mm
  3. 7.8 mm
  4. 4.2 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Surface below field capacity (0.23 m³/m³)Monitor the crop; irrigation may be needed in the next few days if no rain comes.
  • 46 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 Chatra

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Suitable Varieties
2Sowing
3Seed Rate
4Urea
5Distance
6Harvesting Stage
7Harvesting Stage
8Suitable Varieties
9Harvesting Stage
10Fruiting stage - Fruit borer
11Grain filling stage
12Suitable Varieties
13Flowering stage - Gandhi bug
14Stem borer
15Blast and Brown spot
16Suitable Varieties
17Irrigation
18Distance
19Suitable Varieties
20Seed Rate
21Distance
22Seed Treatment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Chatra agromet advisory?

The latest Chatra advisory covers Toria, Green Gram, Black Gram, Maize, Paddy, Potato, Pea, Jharkhand. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Chatra agromet advisory issued?

District agromet bulletins are issued twice a week. The latest Chatra bulletin shown here was issued on 13 Sept 2019. NaPanta updates this page automatically after each new bulletin.

How should Chatra 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 Chatra agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Chatra is prepared by the Agromet Field Unit of BAU, Kanke, Ranchi (ICAR AMFU) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, using India Meteorological Department forecasts.

Can I get the Chatra advisory on my phone?

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