Jalpaiguri Agromet Advisory

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

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Jalpaiguri district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.181m³/m³ surface
Moderate

Below field capacity — monitor closely

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.181Moderate
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.182Moderate
3–9 cmShallow root
0.186Moderate
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.197Moderate
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.175Moderate

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

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

75.0 mm total
  1. 24.3 mm
  2. 45.3 mm
  3. 0.9 mm
  4. 4.5 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Surface below field capacity (0.18 m³/m³)Monitor the crop; irrigation may be needed in the next few days if no rain comes.
  • 75 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 Jalpaiguri agromet advisory?

The latest Jalpaiguri 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 Jalpaiguri agromet advisory issued?

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

How should Jalpaiguri 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 Jalpaiguri agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Jalpaiguri 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 Jalpaiguri advisory on my phone?

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