Pathankot Agromet Advisory

State
Punjab
Prepared by
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana
  • Soil: Moderate

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Pathankot district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.234m³/m³ surface
Moderate

Below field capacity — monitor closely

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.234Moderate
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.237Moderate
3–9 cmShallow root
0.243Moderate
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.257Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.307Moist

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

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

9.5 mm total
  1. 0.0 mm
  2. 4.6 mm
  3. 4.9 mm
  4. 0.0 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.
  • 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: 10mm expected Sunday (27 Sept)

Weather expected to be dry with partly cloudy conditions during next 2-3 days.

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)000210
Max Temp (°C)3636363636
Min Temp (°C)2222222121
Humidity (AM) (%)7070707590
Humidity (PM) (%)3030303545
Wind Speed (km/h)78987
Cloud Cover (okta)22148

General Advisory

  • Apply need-based irrigation to the standing crops according to soil moisture and crop stage. Avoid excessive irrigation and irrigate preferably during the morning or evening to minimize water loss.

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

The app delivers the latest Pathankot 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 Pathankot agromet advisory?

The latest Pathankot advisory covers Rice, Groundnut, Soyabean, Sugarcane, Maize, Citrus, Rapeseed, Punjab. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Pathankot agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Pathankot 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 Pathankot agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Pathankot is prepared by the Agromet Field Unit of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, using India Meteorological Department forecasts.

Can I get the Pathankot advisory on my phone?

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