Darjeeling Agromet Advisory

State
West Bengal
Prepared by
BCKV, Mohanpur (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Moist

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Darjeeling district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.298m³/m³ surface
Moist

Near field capacity — adequate for most crops

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.298Moist
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.301Moist
3–9 cmShallow root
0.306Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.321Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.363Wet

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

134.4 mm total
  1. 22.4 mm
  2. 67.3 mm
  3. 41.9 mm
  4. 2.8 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.32 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 134 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

IMD forecast: 65mm expected Friday (25 Sept)

Rainfall The possibility of light rainfall on 23rd & 27th September, moderate rainfall on 24th & 26th September and heavy rainfall on 25th September has been predicted. Cloud Cover The possibilities of clear sky on 23rd September and mainly cloudy sky during 24th to 27th September has been predicted. Max. Temp. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 17.0°C to 22.0°C. Min. Temp. The minimum temperature is expected to be around 12.0°C to 16.0°C. Max. RH The maximum relative humidity is expected to be around 89-94 %. Min. RH The minimum relative humidity is expected to be around 54-74 %. Wind Winds will blow mainly from Easterly direction on 23rd September from Northerly direction on 24th & 27th September and from North Easterly direction on 25th & 26th September with an expected speed of 4.0-8.0 km hr-1.

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)520653812
Max Temp (°C)2220171819
Min Temp (°C)1613121314
Humidity (AM) (%)8994939293
Humidity (PM) (%)5866746973
Wind Speed (km/h)—————
Cloud Cover (okta)—————

General Advisory

  • Maintain proper drainage channels to prevent water stagnation and disease spread in ginger, dalley khorsani and other crop fields. Reinforce kiwi trellis and repair rice bunds. Avoid field operations, irrigation and spraying during rain or when soil is saturated. Keep harvested produce and livestock in dry, secure shelters during heavy rain and thunderstorms. Use MEGHDOOT for weather-based advisories and DAMINI for lightning alerts from Google Play Store.

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

The app delivers the latest Darjeeling 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 Darjeeling agromet advisory?

The latest Darjeeling advisory covers Rice, Black Gram, Green Gram, West Bengal. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Darjeeling agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Darjeeling 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 Darjeeling agromet advisory?

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

Can I get the Darjeeling advisory on my phone?

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