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Ernakulam Agromet Advisory

State
Kerala
Prepared by
KAU, Thrissur (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Moist
  • Green rain alert

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

Green AlertIMD Nowcast · Valid 16:00–19:00 IST
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5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Ernakulam district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.312m³/m³ surface
Moist

Near field capacity — adequate for most crops

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.312Moist
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.319Moist
3–9 cmShallow root
0.330Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.347Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.368Wet

Field capacity for most Indian loamy soils: 0.25–0.35 m³/m³. Surface is moist; the 9–27 cm root zone is moist.

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

12.4 mm total
  1. 5.4 mm
  2. 3.1 mm
  3. 3.5 mm
  4. 0.4 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.35 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.

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

IMD forecast: 3mm expected Friday (25 Sept)

Weather summary / Alert:- As per the forecast of IMD, there is a chance of light rainfall in the district. Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty wind (speed reaching 30-40 Kmph) is very likely to occur at one or two places over Keralam from 22nd to 25th September 2026. Below normal rainfall is expected in Kerala.

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)2.522.820.5
Max Temp (°C)3131313131
Min Temp (°C)2526262626
Humidity (AM) (%)8080808080
Humidity (PM) (%)7575757575
Wind Speed (km/h)—————
Cloud Cover (okta)—————

General Advisory

  • General Advisory: Special crop management is required for agricultural crops during monsoon season. Proper drainage facilities have to be ensured in the crop field. Provide supports for the bananas. Make the vegetable pandals stronger. Avoid standing in open areas to protect farmers and livestock from lightning and thunder.

Crop-Specific Advisories

RiceRice+ Horticulture+ Livestock
Crop recommendations with pesticide names, dosages and growth-stage guidance are available in the NaPanta app.

The app delivers the latest Ernakulam advisory every Wednesday and Friday as a push notification — so you always apply the current bulletin, never a stale one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Ernakulam agromet advisory?

The latest Ernakulam advisory covers Rice, Kerala. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Ernakulam agromet advisory issued?

District agromet bulletins are issued twice a week. The latest Ernakulam bulletin shown here was issued on 22 Sept 2026. NaPanta updates this page automatically after each new bulletin.

How should Ernakulam 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 Ernakulam agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Ernakulam is prepared by the Agromet Field Unit of KAU, Thrissur (ICAR AMFU) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, using India Meteorological Department forecasts.

Can I get the Ernakulam advisory on my phone?

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