Tumakuru 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📍 Tumakuru district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.195m³/m³ surface
Moderate

Below field capacity — monitor closely

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.195Moderate
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.203Moderate
3–9 cmShallow root
0.212Moderate
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.193Moderate
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.231Moderate

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

14.5 mm total
  1. 2.6 mm
  2. 7.1 mm
  3. 4.3 mm
  4. 0.5 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Surface below field capacity (0.19 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 Tumakuru

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Vegetative stage
2Vegetative stage - Stem borer
3Vegetative stage - Sucking Pest
4Vegetative stage - Gypsum
5Purple blotch
6Fertilizer
7Flowering stage - Flower drop
8Bacterial blight
9Leaf and fruit spot
10Spindle bug

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Tumakuru agromet advisory?

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

How often is the Tumakuru agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Tumakuru 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 Tumakuru agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Tumakuru 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 Tumakuru advisory on my phone?

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