Vellore Agromet Advisory

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

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Vellore district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.196m³/m³ surface
Moderate

Below field capacity — monitor closely

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.196Moderate
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.221Moderate
3–9 cmShallow root
0.253Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.283Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.231Moderate

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

2.7 mm total
  1. 1.4 mm
  2. 0.0 mm
  3. 1.2 mm
  4. 0.1 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Surface below field capacity (0.20 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: 0.28 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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Crop advisories for Vellore

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Seed Variety
2Recommended Dosage
3Seed Treatment
4Seed Treatment
5Seed Treatment
6Do's

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Vellore agromet advisory?

The latest Vellore advisory covers Paddy, Sugarcane, Groundnut, Livestock, Tamil Nadu. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Vellore agromet advisory issued?

District agromet bulletins are issued twice a week. The latest Vellore bulletin shown here was issued on 27 Sept 2019. NaPanta updates this page automatically after each new bulletin.

How should Vellore 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 Vellore agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Vellore 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 Vellore advisory on my phone?

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