Umaria 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

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5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Umaria district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.485m³/m³ surface
Wet

Near saturation — avoid irrigation, risk of waterlogging

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.485Wet
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.486Wet
3–9 cmShallow root
0.489Wet
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.498Wet
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.486Wet

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

143.6 mm total
  1. 5.1 mm
  2. 21.3 mm
  3. 46.6 mm
  4. 70.6 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: 0.50 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 144 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: 15mm expected Tuesday (22 Sept)

According to the forecast received from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhopal, there is a possibility of light rain, partly cloudy sky, thunderstorms and lightning during the next five days .The maximum temperature is likely to be between 31-34°C and the minimum temperature is likely to be between 23-25°C. The average wind speed will be 2-7 km/hr

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)1358.314.81.2
Max Temp (°C)31.932.232.633.133.6
Min Temp (°C)23.423.623.924.124.4
Humidity (AM) (%)8281807978
Humidity (PM) (%)6665646362
Wind Speed (km/h)—————
Cloud Cover (okta)—————

General Advisory

  • https://agromet.imd.gov.in/index.php/District_advisory/pdf_district_advisory?states=23&district=431 1/3 9/18/26, 3:57 PM District Advisory According to the data obtained from the weather forecast, dense to medium clouds are likely to remain and light rain with thunder and lightning. In view of this, do not use insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers containing nitrogen in the fields until the weather clears. In rain-fed single crop farming, pigeon pea and pigeon pea crops can be grown. In view of the rain situation in the coming days, farmers are advised to make proper drainage arrangements in the areas where pulses and oilseeds crops have been planted.

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

The app delivers the latest Umaria 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 Umaria agromet advisory?

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

How often is the Umaria agromet advisory issued?

District agromet bulletins are issued twice a week. The latest Umaria bulletin shown here was issued on 18 Sept 2026. NaPanta updates this page automatically after each new bulletin.

How should Umaria 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 Umaria agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Umaria 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 Umaria advisory on my phone?

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