Medium range weather forecast and kharif crops

 

After the onset of monsoon on 20^th June 2022, the rainfall received mostly in scattered rainfall in Tikamgarh district of Bundelkhand  Agro-climatic zone of Madhya Pradesh.  After the onset of monsoon farmers have sown their kharif crops in view of fairly widespread rainfall forecast, but not yet received the widespread or heavy rainfall. The crops after germination show the water stress effect, due of sunny weather and high temperature. The intermittent gap in receiving the rainfall has also created the early signal of water stress or deficit.    

The weather scientists and farmers are still have hope for a heavy and widespread rainfall during this week. During the week, if this region doesn’t received widespread or heavy rainfall than it could be adverse impact on kharif crop growth and development. This could initiate a early drought situation in this zone.

Onset of Monsoon in Bundelkhand Agroclimatic zone of Madhya Pradesh during 2022

 This year onset of monsoon at Kerala cost is 2-3 days before the normal onset of monsoon date in India. The IMD has predicted monsoon rainfall is above normal in central parts of India. The met center of Bhopal during a recent meeting announce that the onset of monsoon in Madhya Pradesh is around 12 June 2022.

There is possibility of onset of monsoon in Bundelkhand Agro-climatic zone of Madhya Pradesh around 22 June and this is a normal onset date of monsoon. The onset of monsoon in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh is around 23-25 June 2022. The onset of monsoon date may be normal but the total rainfall during the monsoon period (June-September)  would be near normal but their distribution may be affected by few breaks .

Hence, farmers are advised that before sowing of any kharif crops, keep vigilant on the progress of monsoon and agro-met advisory bulletins. Before sowing check the soil moisture conditions, soil temperature and monsoon forecast.

Possibility of thunderstorm and hailstorm during neat 36 hours in Tikamgarh district

 The first winter rain during January 2022 is started from 5-6 January in Bundelkhand Agro-climatic zone of Madhya Pradesh. The spells of rainfall (moderate to high)  during next four days are expected. There is possibility of thunderstorm and hailstorm during next 36 hours. Hence, farmers are advised to make arrangements for drain the excess water from crop fields. In view of hailstorm , farmers are advised to harvest the fruits of vegetables and fruits.

During 24 hours the recorded maximum  and minimum temperatures are 16.0and 15.1 degree Celsius. The difference between day maximum and night time minimum temperature is 0.9 degree Celsius only. There is possibility of fog after 4-5 days, when clouds and weather remains clear. There will be appreciable decrease (10 degree Celsius)  in minimum temperature after 5-6 days. Farmers are advised to do the required precaution like spraying of sulfur, bio-growth regulator or pesticide.