Kiphire Agromet Advisory

State
Nagaland
Prepared by
CAU, Imphal (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Dry

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Kiphire district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.146m³/m³ surface
Dry

Approaching wilting — irrigation needed soon

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.146Dry
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.183Moderate
3–9 cmShallow root
0.220Moderate
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.257Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.315Moist

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

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

3.1 mm total
  1. 1.1 mm
  2. 0.0 mm
  3. 0.9 mm
  4. 1.1 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Surface is dry (0.15 m³/m³)No significant rain in the IMD forecast. Plan irrigation now, preferably in the early morning or evening.
  • 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: 6mm expected Wednesday (23 Sept)

Based on the weather forecast received from IMD for NEXT FIVE DAYS –.(1). Expect partly cloudy skies, isolated showers and scattered thunderstorms. (2). No significant change in temperature. Day temperature is expected to be around 29-31 degree C and night temperature is expected to range from 22-23 degree C (3) Morning relative humidity is expected to be in the range from 94-96% and evening relative humidity is expected to be in the range from 56-61%. 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)64356
Max Temp (°C)3130292930
Min Temp (°C)2322222223
Humidity (AM) (%)9694959695
Humidity (PM) (%)6062566061
Wind Speed (km/h)33232
Cloud Cover (okta)54445

General Advisory

  • The combination of warm daytime temperatures and high relative humidity creates a conducive environment for fungal pathogens. Routinely monitor rice and vegetable crops for blast, blight, or powdery mildew. Postpone any planned top-dressing of urea or foliar chemical spraying if dark clouds gather or during the afternoon windows when thunderstorms are most likely .

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

The app delivers the latest Kiphire 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 Kiphire agromet advisory?

The latest Kiphire advisory covers Kidney Beans/ Rajma, Maize, Nagaland. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Kiphire agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Kiphire 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 Kiphire agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Kiphire 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 Kiphire advisory on my phone?

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