AGRO-METEOROLOGY DIVISION
Tuesday 18 th June 2013 ___________________
Weather during the previous forecast period
According to meteorological data recorded at Agro meteorological Observatory, Pusa (Bihar), average maximum and minimum temperature were 34.5 oC and 26.8°C respectively. Average relative humidity was 89 percent at 0700 hrs and 88 percent at 1400 hrs. Soil temperature at 5 cm depth was 27.5°C at 0700 hrs and 30.4°C at 1400 hrs. Average wind speed, daily sunshine hours and average daily evaporation were 7.0 km/hr, 1.3 hours and 1.5 mm respectively. About 13.2 mm rainfall was recorded during this period.
Medium Range Weather Forecast
(For Siwan, Saran, Vaishali, Begusarai, Gopalganj and Samastipur districts)
(19-23 June 2013)
Weather parameters |
19 June |
20 June |
21 June |
22 June |
23 June |
Remarks |
Max. T (°C) |
37 |
38 |
39 |
39 |
39 |
Maximum temperature will remain between 37-39°C and the minimum around 26-27°C during this period |
Mini. T (°C) |
26 |
26 |
26 |
27 |
27 |
Cloud cover (okta) |
6 |
7 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
Monsoon cloud |
Rainfall (mm) |
10.0 |
3.0 |
Light to medium rainfall across north Bihar districts. |
Relative humidity (%)
Morning
Afternoon |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
80 |
|
35 |
35 |
35 |
35 |
40 |
|
Wind velocity (kmph) |
06 |
08 |
08 |
10 |
10 |
|
Wind Direction |
Easterly |
Easterly |
Easterly |
Easterly |
Easterly |
Mainly Easterly wind |
Advisory for the farmers
Nursery sowing:Light rainfall during the last few days, soil moisture has become congenial for sowing of rice seeds in the nursery. Continue this work.
Harvesting: In view of occurrence of rainfall during the period,do not leave the harvested produce of moong and urd in the open condition. Keep it in the secured places.
Litchi:After harvesting of litchi fruits, ploughing of the orchard is advised. Application of manures and fertilizers is also recommended. @ of 60-80 kg compost or cow dung, 2.5 kg Urea, 1.5 kg single super phosphate, 1.3 kg Murate of Potash and 50 g borax in the soil around a full trunk growth of the tree.
Rice Nursery: Remove weeds from the nursery of rice seedlings which are of 10-15 days old and apply 2 kg urea per 1000 sqm of the nursery.
Vegetable: Sowing/Transplanting of tomato and Brinjal is advised.
Veterinary care: Farmers are advised to carry out vaccination of their animals against the Black Quarter, anthrax and other diseases as per advice of animal experts.
Turmeric and Ginger:Farmers are advised to sown the turmeric and ginger in the field immediately if not sown earlier.
Cauliflower: Sowing of early cauliflower varieties in the nursery is advised.
AGRO-METEOROLOGY DIVISION
Tuesday 18 th June 2013
_____________________________________________________________
Weather during the previous forecast period
According to meteorological data recorded at Agro meteorological Observatory, Pusa (Bihar), average maximum and minimum temperature were 34.5 oC and 26.8°C respectively. Average relative humidity was 89 percent at 0700 hrs and 88 percent at 1400 hrs. Soil temperature at 5 cm depth was 27.5°C at 0700 hrs and 30.4°C at 1400 hrs. Average wind speed, daily sunshine hours and average daily evaporation were 7.0 km/hr, 1.3 hours and 1.5 mm respectively. About 13.2 mm rainfall was recorded during this period.
Medium Range Weather Forecast
(For East Champaran, West Champaran, Sitamarhi, Shivhar, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga and Madhubani)
(19-23 June 2013)
Weather parameters |
19 June |
20 June |
21 June |
22 June |
23 June |
Remarks |
Max. T (°C) |
37 |
38 |
38 |
39 |
39 |
Maximum temperature will remain between 37-39°C and the minimum around 27-29°C during this period |
Mini. T (°C) |
27 |
28 |
28 |
29 |
29 |
Cloud cover (okta) |
6 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
7 |
Monsoon cloud |
Rainfall (mm) |
12.0 |
8.0 |
Light to medium rainfall across north Bihar districts. |
Relative humidity (%)
Morning
Afternoon |
80 |
80 |
70 |
70 |
80 |
|
50 |
50 |
40 |
40 |
50 |
|
Wind velocity (kmph) |
08 |
08 |
08 |
10 |
10 |
|
Wind Direction |
Easterly |
Easterly |
Easterly |
Easterly |
Easterly |
Easterly wind |
Advisory for the farmers
Nursery sowing:Light rainfall during the last few days, soil moisture has become congenial for sowing of rice seeds in the nursery. Continue this work.
Harvesting: In view of occurrence of rainfall during the period,do not leave the harvested produce of moong and urd in the open condition. Keep it in the secured places.
Litchi:After harvesting of litchi fruits, ploughing of the orchard is advised. Application of manures and fertilizers is also recommended. @ of 60-80 kg compost or cow dung, 2.5 kg Urea, 1.5 kg single super phosphate, 1.3 kg Murate of Potash and 50 g borax in the soil around a full trunk growth of the tree.
Rice Nursery: Remove weeds from the nursery of rice seedlings which are of 10-15 days old and apply 2 kg urea per 1000 sqm of the nursery.
Vegetable: Sowing/Transplanting of tomato and Brinjal is advised.
Veterinary care: Farmers are advised to carry out vaccination of their animals against the Black Quarter, anthrax and other diseases as per advice of animal experts.
Turmeric and Ginger:Farmers are advised to sown the turmeric and ginger in the field immediately if not sown earlier.
Cauliflower: Sowing of early cauliflower varieties in the nursery is advised.
Nodal Officer
Agro-Meteorology
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