Rayagada Agromet Advisory

State
Odisha
Prepared by
OUAT, Bhubaneswar (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Moist

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Rayagada district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.282m³/m³ surface
Moist

Near field capacity — adequate for most crops

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.282Moist
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.286Moist
3–9 cmShallow root
0.296Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.319Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.319Moist

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

113.4 mm total
  1. 45.7 mm
  2. 31.3 mm
  3. 34.3 mm
  4. 2.1 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.
  • 113 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: 100mm expected Wednesday (23 Sept)

Over the next five days, Rayagada district will experience moderate to very heavy rainfall (10.0-100.0 mm). Maximum temperatures will ranges from 27.0°C to 29.0°C, while minimum temperatures will ranges 22.0°C to 23.0°C. High humidity will prevail 96% to 98% during the mornings and during the afternoon ( 77.0-89.0%) may prevail. Wind speeds will ranging between 7 to 11 kmph, accompanied by overcast skies (5-8 octa).

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)10070401510
Max Temp (°C)2827272829
Min Temp (°C)2323232222
Humidity (AM) (%)9698989796
Humidity (PM) (%)8988878577
Wind Speed (km/h)—————
Cloud Cover (okta)—————

General Advisory

  • Farmers are strictly advised to immediately suspend all field operations, including sowing, transplanting, and harvesting, due to the high risk of extremely heavy rainfall and lightning. Ensure that drainage channels are kept completely open and clear to prevent prolonged waterlogging in crop fields. Keep all farm animals and poultry securely sheltered indoors, and avoid taking livestock out for grazing or tethering them near water bodies and trees until the weather clears.

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

The app delivers the latest Rayagada 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 Rayagada agromet advisory?

The latest Rayagada advisory covers Rice, Cotton, Finger Millet, Odisha. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Rayagada agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Rayagada 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 Rayagada agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Rayagada 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 Rayagada advisory on my phone?

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