Dimapur Agromet Advisory

State
Nagaland
Prepared by
CAU, Imphal (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📍 Dimapur district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.336m³/m³ surface
Moist

Near field capacity — adequate for most crops

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.336Moist
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.337Moist
3–9 cmShallow root
0.341Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.352Wet
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.377Wet

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

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

28.6 mm total
  1. 25.4 mm
  2. 1.3 mm
  3. 1.5 mm
  4. 0.4 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.35 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 29 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: 4mm expected Wednesday (23 Sept)

Based on the weather forecast received from IMD for NEXT FIVE DAYS –.(1). Expect mainly clear to partly cloudy skies, isolated showers and scattered thunderstorms. (2). No significant change in temperature. Day temperature is expected to be around 34-36 degree C and night temperature is expected to range from 27-28 degree C (3) Morning relative humidity is expected to be in the range from 86-90% and evening relative humidity is expected to be in the range from 49-58%. As per the Extended Range Forecast (ERF) for East and North East India Region of Nagaland Manipur Mizoram and Tripura subdivision valid from 27th September to 3rd Oct rainfall will be above normal, Temp max and Temp min will be normal.

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)42111
Max Temp (°C)3635343435
Min Temp (°C)2827272728
Humidity (AM) (%)8890868788
Humidity (PM) (%)5258505049
Wind Speed (km/h)21101
Cloud Cover (okta)33333

General Advisory

  • Conditions will become mostly sunny to partly cloudy. As the heavy monsoon rains begin to subside into scattered or minor isolated showers, farmers should shift their focus toward crop monitoring, pest management. Utilize the sunny days to begin land preparation for early rabi vegetables. Do not apply fertilizers or spray chemical pesticides during the afternoon hours when the localized convective thunderstorms are likely. Wait for the clear , sunny morning windows later in the week.

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

The app delivers the latest Dimapur 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 Dimapur agromet advisory?

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

How often is the Dimapur agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Dimapur 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 Dimapur agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Dimapur 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 Dimapur advisory on my phone?

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