Ramanathapuram Agromet Advisory

State
Tamil Nadu
Prepared by
TNAU, Coimbatore (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Very dry

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Ramanathapuram district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.035m³/m³ surface
Very Dry

Below wilting point — irrigate urgently

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.035Very Dry
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.097Dry
3–9 cmShallow root
0.126Dry
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.144Dry
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.203Moderate

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

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

2.2 mm total
  1. 1.7 mm
  2. 0.0 mm
  3. 0.0 mm
  4. 0.5 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Surface is very dry (0.04 m³/m³)No significant rain in the IMD forecast. Plan irrigation now, preferably in the early morning or evening.
  • Root zone is dry (9–27 cm: 0.14 m³/m³)Moisture stress is likely — a deep irrigation will help more than frequent light watering.

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: 8mm expected Wednesday (23 Sept)

Chances of Moderate rain on 23 Sep & light rain during 24, 25, 26, 27 Sep. Maximum temperature would be in the range of 33℃ to 34℃ and the minimum temperature would be between 26℃- 27℃. Generally cloudy sky will appear for the next five days. Wind is expected with the speed of 6-8 Kmph from, Southwest direction. https://agromet.imd.gov.in/index.php/District_advisory/pdf_district_advisory?states=33&district=626 1/4 22/09/2026, 17:51 District Advisory

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)83444
Max Temp (°C)3333343434
Min Temp (°C)2626272727
Humidity (AM) (%)8585808080
Humidity (PM) (%)8080707070
Wind Speed (km/h)66886
Cloud Cover (okta)66555

General Advisory

  • Agriculture: Rainfall is expected for the coming days, farmers can plan for ploughing and land preparation activities, and sowing/transplanting work can be started in the already prepared lands. Farmers are also advised to act swiftly to repair the water channels, farm ponds and other water bodies to harvest the rainwater.

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

The app delivers the latest Ramanathapuram advisory every Wednesday and Friday as a push notification — so you always apply the current bulletin, never a stale one.

Crop advisories for Ramanathapuram

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Aphid
2Do's
3Don't

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Ramanathapuram agromet advisory?

The latest Ramanathapuram advisory covers Cotton, Tamil Nadu. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Ramanathapuram agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Ramanathapuram 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 Ramanathapuram agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Ramanathapuram is prepared by the Agromet Field Unit of TNAU, Coimbatore (ICAR AMFU) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, using India Meteorological Department forecasts.

Can I get the Ramanathapuram advisory on my phone?

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