Kota Agromet Advisory

State
Rajasthan
Prepared by
SKRAU, Bikaner & AU, Kota (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Wet
  • Green rain alert

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

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5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Kota district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.392m³/m³ surface
Wet

Near saturation — avoid irrigation, risk of waterlogging

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.392Wet
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.391Wet
3–9 cmShallow root
0.388Wet
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.400Wet
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.445Wet

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

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

5.8 mm total
  1. 0.0 mm
  2. 0.0 mm
  3. 0.0 mm
  4. 5.8 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Soil is saturatedSkip irrigation and check field drainage — standing water harms roots of most non-paddy crops.
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.40 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

Light and scattered rainfall is likely in Kota over the next five days. The maximum temperature will range between 33.2°C and 36.4°C, while the minimum temperature will remain steady around 24.0°C to 25.6°C. Humidity remain loss. Cloud cover is expected to gradually increase. Winds are likely to blow primarily from the west-southwest at speeds of 3.3 to 4.5 km/h.

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)000.10.80.4
Max Temp (°C)35.836.435.234.233.2
Min Temp (°C)25.625.225.225.124
Humidity (AM) (%)8170727778
Humidity (PM) (%)3732404445
Wind Speed (km/h)3.74.53.34.34.4
Cloud Cover (okta)01354

General Advisory

  • The weather is expected to remain mostly dry with very light rainfall in Bundi, Jhalawar, and Kota between September 23 and
  • On September 23, there is a likelihood of thunderstorms, lightning, and strong surface winds. Farmers should avoid working in the fields, spraying pesticides or fertilizers, and irrigating crops during the storm. Secure harvested crops, farming equipment, and temporary structures. Keep livestock in safe, covered shelters. Monitor crops for pest and disease infestations during the hot and humid weather. Carry out harvesting and post-harvest operations only when the weather is dry. https://agromet.imd.gov.in/index.php/District_advisory/pdf_district_advisory?states=8&district=127 1/3 9/22/26, 11:25 AM District Advisory

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

The app delivers the latest Kota 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 Kota agromet advisory?

The latest Kota advisory covers Rice, Soyabean, Maize, Rajasthan. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Kota agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Kota 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 Kota agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Kota is prepared by the Agromet Field Unit of SKRAU, Bikaner & AU, Kota (ICAR AMFU) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, using India Meteorological Department forecasts.

Can I get the Kota advisory on my phone?

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