Dhenkanal Agromet Advisory

State
Odisha
Prepared by
OUAT, Bhubaneswar (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Moderate
  • Green rain alert

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

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5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Dhenkanal district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.230m³/m³ surface
Moderate

Below field capacity — monitor closely

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.230Moderate
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.231Moderate
3–9 cmShallow root
0.232Moderate
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.237Moderate
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.259Moist

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

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

116.1 mm total
  1. 29.0 mm
  2. 44.9 mm
  3. 27.4 mm
  4. 14.8 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Surface below field capacity (0.23 m³/m³)Monitor the crop; irrigation may be needed in the next few days if no rain comes.
  • 116 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

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General Advisory

  •  In view of moderate rainfall forecast make provision for draining out excess water in standing crops by keeping drain ends open.  Withhold application of fertilizer and pesticide application until rain water recedes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Dhenkanal agromet advisory?

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

How often is the Dhenkanal agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Dhenkanal 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 Dhenkanal agromet advisory?

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

Can I get the Dhenkanal advisory on my phone?

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