Malkangiri Agromet Advisory

State
Odisha
Prepared by
OUAT, Bhubaneswar (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📍 Malkangiri district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.309m³/m³ surface
Moist

Near field capacity — adequate for most crops

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.309Moist
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.310Moist
3–9 cmShallow root
0.314Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.324Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.368Wet

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

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

269.0 mm total
  1. 67.6 mm
  2. 145.1 mm
  3. 55.5 mm
  4. 0.8 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.32 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 269 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: 150mm expected Thursday (24 Sept)

(cid:0) Chances of mainly cloudy to cloudy sky during next five days. (cid:0) Chances of moderate to heavy rain during next five days. (cid:0) Maximum temperature is expected to be 26-28°C and minimum temperature is expected to be 24-25°C. (cid:0) Maximum and minimum relative humidity is expected to be 97-98%, and 84-92%, respectively

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)70150802010
Max Temp (°C)2726262728
Min Temp (°C)2525252524
Humidity (AM) (%)9898979797
Humidity (PM) (%)8689928884
Wind Speed (km/h)—————
Cloud Cover (okta)—————

General Advisory

  • (cid:0) Because of high humidity and cloudy weather, monitor crops regularly for fungal and bacterial diseases. (cid:0) Avoid broadcasting urea and other soluble fertilizers immediately before rainfall. (cid:0) Clean all drainage channels immediately. Give special attention to ginger, turmeric, vegetables, pulses and low-lying maize fields. (cid:0) Do not spray pesticides/fungicides during rainfall. Prefer a sufficiently long rain-free window after spraying as specified on the product label. (cid:0) Utilize dry intervals for weeding, intercultural operations, harvesting and other field activities. (cid:0) Regularly monitor IMD weather forecasts and district advisories issued by AMFU semiliguda before undertaking major agricultural operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Malkangiri agromet advisory?

The latest Malkangiri 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 Malkangiri agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Malkangiri 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 Malkangiri agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Malkangiri 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 Malkangiri advisory on my phone?

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