Chikkamagaluru Agromet Advisory

State
Karnataka
Prepared by
UAS Bangalore / UAS Dharwad (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Moderate

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Chikkamagaluru district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.218m³/m³ surface
Moderate

Below field capacity — monitor closely

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.218Moderate
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.237Moderate
3–9 cmShallow root
0.242Moderate
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.228Moderate
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.260Moist

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

23.9 mm total
  1. 0.0 mm
  2. 16.4 mm
  3. 6.4 mm
  4. 1.1 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Surface below field capacity (0.22 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

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Crop advisories for Chikkamagaluru

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Tasseling/ silking stage - Rust
2Tillering stage - Blast and sheath blight
3Tillering stage - Fall Armyworm
4Vegetative growth stage - Sucking pests
5Vegetative growth stage - Sterility mosaic virus
6Peg initiation stage - Rust
7Peg initiation stage - Tikka disease
8Tillering stage - Aphids
9Tillering stage - Blast
10Nut maturity or harvesting stage
11Leaf spot
12Rhinoceros beetle
13Black headed hairy caterpillar
14Vegetative growth stage
15Vegetative growth stage
16Leaf spot or Sigatoka
17Panama wilt
18Pseudo stem weevil
19Tillering stage
20Flowering stage

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Chikkamagaluru agromet advisory?

The latest Chikkamagaluru advisory covers the major crops of the district, Karnataka. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Chikkamagaluru agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Chikkamagaluru 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 Chikkamagaluru agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Chikkamagaluru is prepared by the Agromet Field Unit of UAS Bangalore / UAS Dharwad (ICAR AMFU) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, using India Meteorological Department forecasts.

Can I get the Chikkamagaluru advisory on my phone?

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