Kannur 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📍 Kannur district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.282m³/m³ surface
Moist

Near field capacity — adequate for most crops

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.282Moist
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.285Moist
3–9 cmShallow root
0.290Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.296Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.258Moist

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

52.8 mm total
  1. 0.8 mm
  2. 12.9 mm
  3. 35.3 mm
  4. 3.8 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.30 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 53 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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5-Day Weather Forecast

IMD forecast: 16mm expected Friday (25 Sept)

The sky will be partially cloudy. Moderate relative humidity will be experienced . The atmospheric temperature will be high. Light rainfall from September 23 to 27. Heavy rainfall from September 23 to 25 in isolated places.

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)1.23.5168.20.3
Max Temp (°C)3232323535
Min Temp (°C)2424242626
Humidity (AM) (%)9080808080
Humidity (PM) (%)7075757575
Wind Speed (km/h)—————
Cloud Cover (okta)—————

General Advisory

  • Take care while drying the harvested products like rice, rubber, copra, pulses, vegetable seeds, etc directly under sun. Give popping to all soft slender stemmed crops like banana, vegetables, climbers etc. Clean the rain https://agromet.imd.gov.in/index.php/District_advisory/pdf_district_advisory?states=32&district=589 1/2 9/22/26, 4:20 PM District Advisory pits. Provide mulching to crops to reduce waterloss from soil. For mulching, the trashes used should be free of any pest and diseases. Avoid the trashes of the same species as mulch.

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Kannur agromet advisory?

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

How often is the Kannur agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Kannur 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 Kannur agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Kannur 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 Kannur advisory on my phone?

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