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Hooghly Agromet Advisory

State
West Bengal
Prepared by
BCKV, Mohanpur (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Wet
  • Green rain alert

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

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5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Hooghly district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.377m³/m³ surface
Wet

Near saturation — avoid irrigation, risk of waterlogging

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.377Wet
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.378Wet
3–9 cmShallow root
0.380Wet
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.385Wet
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.402Wet

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

84.2 mm total
  1. 29.2 mm
  2. 31.2 mm
  3. 13.4 mm
  4. 10.4 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: 0.38 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 84 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Hooghly agromet advisory?

The latest Hooghly advisory covers the major crops of the district, West Bengal. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Hooghly agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Hooghly 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 Hooghly agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Hooghly 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 Hooghly advisory on my phone?

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