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Bhandara Agromet Advisory

State
Maharashtra
Prepared by
PDKV, Akola / MPKV, Rahuri (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Wet
  • Green rain alert

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

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5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Bhandara district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.376m³/m³ surface
Wet

Near saturation — avoid irrigation, risk of waterlogging

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.376Wet
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.379Wet
3–9 cmShallow root
0.386Wet
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.404Wet
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.395Wet

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

46.6 mm total
  1. 4.0 mm
  2. 6.8 mm
  3. 35.3 mm
  4. 0.5 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: 0.40 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 47 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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Crop advisories for Bhandara

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Stem borer
2Chemical Fertilizers
3Transplanting
4Weed Control
5BUFFALO& COW
6CHICK
7Pod borer
8Irrigation
9Sucking pests
10Transplanting
11Thrips
12Shoot and fruit borer
13Seed rate
14Seed treatment
15Sowing time
16Sowing method
17Fertilizer Management
18Micronutrient deficiency

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Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Bhandara agromet advisory?

The latest Bhandara advisory covers Paddy, Livestock, Chickpea, Wheat, Safflower, Chillies, Brinjal, Sesamum, Maharashtra. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Bhandara agromet advisory issued?

District agromet bulletins are issued twice a week. The latest Bhandara bulletin shown here was issued on 28 Aug 2026. NaPanta updates this page automatically after each new bulletin.

How should Bhandara 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 Bhandara agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Bhandara is prepared by the Agromet Field Unit of PDKV, Akola / MPKV, Rahuri (ICAR AMFU) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, using India Meteorological Department forecasts.

Can I get the Bhandara advisory on my phone?

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