Betul Agromet Advisory

State
Madhya Pradesh
Prepared by
JNKVV, Jabalpur & RVSKVV, Gwalior (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Wet
  • 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📍 Betul district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.354m³/m³ surface
Wet

Near saturation — avoid irrigation, risk of waterlogging

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.354Wet
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.355Wet
3–9 cmShallow root
0.358Wet
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.363Wet
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.378Wet

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

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

21.1 mm total
  1. 7.8 mm
  2. 6.4 mm
  3. 6.0 mm
  4. 0.9 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Soil is saturatedSkip irrigation and check field drainage — standing water harms roots of most non-paddy crops.
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.36 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: 71mm expected Friday (25 Sept)

During next five days (23rd September –27th September) over Betul heavy to medium clouds and light rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds (30-40 Kmph) dated on 23.09.2026-24.09.2026 and 27.09.2026 and heavy rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds (40-50 Kmph) dated on 25.09.2026-26.09.2026 are expected in the next 120 hours.

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)14.711.670.768.915.7
Max Temp (°C)30.230.731.130.630.3
Min Temp (°C)21.221.421.721.521.8
Humidity (AM) (%)9897969899
Humidity (PM) (%)8382818384
Wind Speed (km/h)—————
Cloud Cover (okta)—————

General Advisory

  • As per weather forecasting Heavy cloudy weather condition with heavy to light rainfall with Thunderstorm & Lightning activities, Farmers are advised to postpone the application of insecticides, fungicides and nitrogen fertilizers till open weather conditions.
  • Looking at the conditions of rainfall in the coming days, farmers are advised that where pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables have been planted, arrange proper drainage.
  • Provide physical support (stakes/twine) for tall and creeping crops like banana, tomatoes, and climbers.
  • Bunds, channels, uncultivated fields and field roads should be cleaned by removing weeds also use fully decomposed FYM or compost before sowing of crops and vegetable as it improves the physical and biological properties of soil and thus increases the water retention capacity as well as nutrient status of the soil.

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

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

Crop advisories for Betul

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Crown Root
2Weed Control
3Thinning
4Irrigation
5Fertilizer Management
6Aphids
7Nipping
8Caterpillars
9Root rot
10Irrigation
11boll blooming
12Sucking pest
13Irrigation
14Caterpillars
15Weed Control
16Irrigation
17Weed Control
18Sucking Pest

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Betul agromet advisory?

The latest Betul advisory covers Soyabean, Maize, Cotton, Madhya Pradesh. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Betul agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Betul 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 Betul agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Betul is prepared by the Agromet Field Unit of JNKVV, Jabalpur & RVSKVV, Gwalior (ICAR AMFU) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, using India Meteorological Department forecasts.

Can I get the Betul advisory on my phone?

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