Datia Agromet Advisory

State
Madhya Pradesh
Prepared by
JNKVV, Jabalpur & RVSKVV, Gwalior (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📍 Datia district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.257m³/m³ surface
Moist

Near field capacity — adequate for most crops

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.257Moist
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.257Moist
3–9 cmShallow root
0.259Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.265Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.286Moist

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

22.4 mm total
  1. 1.0 mm
  2. 0.4 mm
  3. 6.2 mm
  4. 14.8 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.26 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: 121mm expected Sunday (27 Sept)

https://agromet.imd.gov.in/index.php/District_advisory/pdf_district_advisory?states=23&district=422 1/4 9/22/26, 4:46 PM District Advisory In view of the moderate to heavy rainfall and cloudy skies during after two days. Maximum temperature will be 32 to 33°C and night minimum temperature will be 23 to 24°C during next 5 days. Average wind speeds are likely to be moderate (04 to 08 kilometers per hour).

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)8.56.7711.5120.5
Max Temp (°C)33.53434.433.933.6
Min Temp (°C)25.125.325.625.425.2
Humidity (AM) (%)8382818387
Humidity (PM) (%)6867666872
Wind Speed (km/h)—————
Cloud Cover (okta)—————

General Advisory

  • In view of the forecast for cloudy skies and moderate to heavy rainfall over the next two days, farmers are advised to harvest their urad and moong crops and store them in a safe place; additionally, they should weed their soybean crops to conserve moisture.

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

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

Crop advisories for Datia

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Seedlings
2Caterpillars
3Nipping
4Caterpillars
5Seedlings
6Alternaria leaf spot
7Inter Cultivation
8Alternaria leaf spot
9Weed Control
10Inter Cultivation
11Inter Cultivation
12Inter Cultivation

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Datia agromet advisory?

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

How often is the Datia agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Datia 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 Datia agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Datia 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 Datia advisory on my phone?

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