Possibility of next rainfall in November boost the chickpea and wheat showing in Bundelkhand zone

The light rainfall was received in Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Lalitpur districts of Bundelkhand along with hail. The high wind along with overcast sky and rainfall decreased the maximum temperature by 5-6 °C(degree Celsius). Today minimum temperature is 13.7 °C and dense fog was observed in some area. The average temperature is 18.2°C .

Though the temperature conditions and calendar dates are congenial for rabi sowing but, soil moisture is very low and hence farmers are waiting for another spell of rainfall.

Possibility of next spell of rainfall in November,2015, if occurred  will start sowing of main rabi crops of chickpea and wheat. 

Rabi sowing in Bundelkhand area and possibility of rainfall

The high day time temperature will be around normal. The rabi sowing will be started from 1 week of October 2015. Rabi sowing of crops like chickpea, Mustard and Pea has already delayed by 15 days. Hence, farmers keep watch on weather forecast and take a quick decision for sowing of these rabi crops.

There is a change of light rain during this week (26 Oct- 1 Nov, 2015). This will help farmers in their field management for sowing purpose.  

Next rainfall may be during November 2015, due to which farmers completed their sowing operation at the end of November 2015.