Sambalpur Agromet Advisory

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

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

Orange AlertIMD Nowcast · Valid 16:00–19:00 IST
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5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Sambalpur district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.312m³/m³ surface
Moist

Near field capacity — adequate for most crops

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.312Moist
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.313Moist
3–9 cmShallow root
0.316Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.315Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.302Moist

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

102.4 mm total
  1. 22.8 mm
  2. 24.5 mm
  3. 38.8 mm
  4. 16.3 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • IMD weather alert in forcePostpone spraying, harvesting and field work until the alert above ends; secure harvested produce.
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.32 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 102 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Sambalpur agromet advisory?

The latest Sambalpur 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 Sambalpur agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Sambalpur 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 Sambalpur agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Sambalpur 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 Sambalpur advisory on my phone?

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