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Chitradurga Agromet Advisory

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

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

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5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Chitradurga district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.208m³/m³ surface
Moderate

Below field capacity — monitor closely

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.208Moderate
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.230Moderate
3–9 cmShallow root
0.240Moderate
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.242Moderate
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.287Moist

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

16.8 mm total
  1. 4.2 mm
  2. 6.9 mm
  3. 4.6 mm
  4. 1.1 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Surface below field capacity (0.21 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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Crop advisories for Chitradurga

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Vegetative stage - Stem borer
2Vegetative stage - Leaf Webber and Wilt
3Vegetative stage - Irrigation
4Vegetative stage - Red hairy caterpillar
5Cut worm
6Flowering stage - Bollworm
7Leaf spot
8Vegetative stage - Semi-looper

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Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Chitradurga agromet advisory?

The latest Chitradurga advisory covers Maize, Red Gram, Groundnut, Onion, Cotton, Banana, Castor, Karnataka. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Chitradurga agromet advisory issued?

District agromet bulletins are issued twice a week. The latest Chitradurga bulletin shown here was issued on 17 Sept 2019. NaPanta updates this page automatically after each new bulletin.

How should Chitradurga 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 Chitradurga agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Chitradurga 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 Chitradurga advisory on my phone?

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