Chandel Agromet Advisory

State
Manipur
Prepared by
CAU, Imphal (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Moderate
  • Green rain alert

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

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5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Chandel district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.217m³/m³ surface
Moderate

Below field capacity — monitor closely

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.217Moderate
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.233Moderate
3–9 cmShallow root
0.254Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.276Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.307Moist

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

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

6.7 mm total
  1. 3.6 mm
  2. 0.4 mm
  3. 0.4 mm
  4. 2.3 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Surface below field capacity (0.22 m³/m³)Monitor the crop; irrigation may be needed in the next few days if no rain comes.
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.28 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: 4mm expected Wednesday (23 Sept)

As per weather forecast from IMD, there is likely to have light to moderate rains during 23-27 September, 2026 with max. temp. 28-31 oC & mini. temp. 18-19 oC. Relative humidity may reach upto 90 % (max) & 81 % (min). The average wind speed may be 0-4 km/hr. The extended range forecast indicates that during 27 September – 3 October, 2026 rainfall is likely to be above normal, minimum temperature and maximum temperature are likely to be normal over the state.

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)4.120.82.13.2
Max Temp (°C)30.527.628.129.530.3
Min Temp (°C)18.418.818.218.518
Humidity (AM) (%)8890898784
Humidity (PM) (%)8081797776
Wind Speed (km/h)53414
Cloud Cover (okta)—————

General Advisory

  • Water & Pond Management:
  • Collect rainwater when it rains, and clean / repair jalkunds and other water harvesting structures for proper storage
  • Crop & Soil Management:
  • Monitor soil moisture in fields and do weeding if weed population is high.
  • Do soil testing, then apply fertilizer at the right time and dose, and treat soil and seeds before sowing / nursery raising to prevent pests and diseases
  • Cover vermi-compost and compost pits to protect from rain, and regularly check fields and storage for insect- pest infestation
  • Livestock & Poultry Care:
  • Protect animals and birds from bad weather, inspect sheds regularly
  • Ensure proper care of feed and drinking water
  • Monitor health closely and report any illness to the concerned State Department. https://agromet.imd.gov.in/index.php/Download_advisory/pdf_dist_advisory?dn_states=14&dn_dist=280&from=2026-09-22 1/4 9/22/26, 4:30 PM District Advisory

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

The app delivers the latest Chandel 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 Chandel agromet advisory?

The latest Chandel advisory covers Rice, Soyabean, Black Gram, Manipur. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Chandel agromet advisory issued?

District agromet bulletins are issued twice a week. The latest Chandel bulletin shown here was issued on 23 Sept 2026. NaPanta updates this page automatically after each new bulletin.

How should Chandel 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 Chandel agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Chandel is prepared by the Agromet Field Unit of CAU, Imphal (ICAR AMFU) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, using India Meteorological Department forecasts.

Can I get the Chandel advisory on my phone?

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