Gumla Agromet Advisory

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

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

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5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Gumla district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.234m³/m³ surface
Moderate

Below field capacity — monitor closely

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.234Moderate
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.234Moderate
3–9 cmShallow root
0.237Moderate
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.243Moderate
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.262Moist

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

127.8 mm total
  1. 26.6 mm
  2. 38.5 mm
  3. 39.8 mm
  4. 22.9 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.
  • 128 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 Gumla

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Suitable Varieties
2Seed rate
3Urea
4Distance
5Suitable Varieties
6Leaf roller
7Suitable Varieties
8Grain filling stage
9Suitable Varieties
10Blast disease
11Suitable Varieties
12Seedling stage
13Seed rate
14Urea
15Distance
16Do's
17Suitable Varieties
18Seed rate
19Distance
20Seed Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Gumla agromet advisory?

The latest Gumla advisory covers Rapeseed, Pigeon Pea, 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 Gumla agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Gumla 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 Gumla agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Gumla 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 Gumla advisory on my phone?

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