South 24 Parganas 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📍 South 24 Parganas district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.494m³/m³ surface
Wet

Near saturation — avoid irrigation, risk of waterlogging

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.494Wet
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.496Wet
3–9 cmShallow root
0.497Wet
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.500Wet
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.502Wet

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

108.0 mm total
  1. 36.7 mm
  2. 48.1 mm
  3. 16.9 mm
  4. 6.3 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: 0.50 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 108 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: 50mm expected Friday (25 Sept)

Heavy rainfall is predicted on 24th ,25th, and 26th September and moderate rainfall is predicted on 23rd and 27th September. • Sky will be partly cloudy to mainly cloudy in the next 5 days. • Wind speed will be 12-23 km/hr and the predominant wind direction will be Northeasterly to Southerly. • Maximum temperature is expected to be around 29.0-32.0 degree and minimum temperature is likely to be 24.0- 27.0 degree. • Maximum and minimum relative humidity will be in the range of 89-92% and 67-78%

Parameter
Rainfall (mm)1648503515
Max Temp (°C)3230292932
Min Temp (°C)2625242527
Humidity (AM) (%)8990929092
Humidity (PM) (%)6771787168
Wind Speed (km/h)—————
Cloud Cover (okta)—————

General Advisory

  • As per extended range forecast deficit in rainfall is recorded from 3rd to 16th September. Based on MME forecast, normal rainfall is predicted from 18th to 24th September and excess rainfall is predicted https://agromet.imd.gov.in/index.php/District_advisory/pdf_district_advisory?states=19&district=343 1/3 9/22/26, 3:07 PM District Advisory from 25th September to 1st October. Based on MME forecast Tmax will be above normal in Week 1 and week
  • For Tmin, it will be above normal in Week 1 and week 2

Crop-Specific Advisories

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

The app delivers the latest South 24 Parganas 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 South 24 Parganas agromet advisory?

The latest South 24 Parganas advisory covers Rice, West Bengal. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the South 24 Parganas agromet advisory issued?

District agromet bulletins are issued twice a week. The latest South 24 Parganas bulletin shown here was issued on 22 Sept 2026. NaPanta updates this page automatically after each new bulletin.

How should South 24 Parganas 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 South 24 Parganas agromet advisory?

The bulletin for South 24 Parganas 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 South 24 Parganas advisory on my phone?

Yes. Save South 24 Parganas, West Bengal in the NaPanta app to get a notification with each new bulletin and crop-level advice for your own fields.