Rain forecast and kharif sowing in Tikamgarh

 

                                                          Rainfall forecast 

                                                   Wind flow pattern and low pressure 

The above two figures are the projection of rainfall and wind flow pattern over India, by IMD on 13^th July 2025. The heavy rainfall forecast during 11-13 July, 2025 delayed the kharif crop sowing in Tikamgarh of The Bundelkhand Agroclimatic zone of Madhya Pradesh. One a few farmers have sown their kharif crops during 19-20^th  June,2025. However, these crop are healthy but the major risk is grazing of crops by free wandering cattle’s in this area.

The possibility of scattered rain with a little bit of sunny weather will provide a change of sowing of short duration pulse and oilseed crops in this zone after 13^th July.

 

Weather forecast for Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh, India:

There is possibility of overcast sky with moderate to heavy rainfall at most of the places during 9-12-13^th July, 2025.

Weather Outlook (July 10–15, 2025, Tikamgarh, MP)

• Frequent clouds and showers each day; rainfall intensity will vary from light to moderate, with occasional heavy spells.
• Temperatures will stay moderate — highs around 29–32 °C, lows between 24–26 °C.

Weather alerts indicate heavy to very heavy rainfall for parts of MP around July 10–12,

Crop Advisories for Kharif

Based on local and statewide agromet guidance:

1. Rice (Paddy)

• Transplant 20–25 day-old seedlings at 20 × 10 cm spacing.
• Before planting, apply: N:100 kg/ha, P₂O₅:60 kg/ha, K₂O:40 kg/ha, Zinc sulfate:25 kg/ha.
• Add Blue Green Algae (BGA) in standing-water fields for natural nitrogen enrichment.
• Maintain strong bunds to conserve rainwater.

2. Fodder Sorghum & Lobia (Cowpea)

• Now is ideal time to sow fodder sorghum (e.g., Pusa chari‑9 or Pusa chari‑6) at ~40 kg/ha.
• Cowpea sowing is recommended after 2^nd  week of July.

3. Rainy‑Season Vegetables (Chilli, Brinjal, Cauliflower, Cucurbits)

• Remove excess water by making ridge and furrow method.
• Transplant brinjal, chilli, early cauliflower if seedlings are ready.
• Direct-sow cucurbits—bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin, cucumber—while soil is dry .

4. Orchards (Newly Planted)

• Dig 1 m³ pits, fill with decomposed FYM.
• Treat with Chlorpyrifos 20 EC at 5 mL/L to prevent soil pests.
• Translating of fruits plant is recommended.

5. Soil & Water Management

• Apply decomposed FYM/compost before sowing.
• Stop foliar sprays during heavy rains.
• Build on-field water storage (e.g., farm bunds) to capture rainwater for later irrigation.
• Manage drainage efficiently to avoid waterlogging during forecast heavy rains.

Flash Flood & Excess Rain Risks

• With potential heavy downpours, monitor for:
• Waterlogging in low-lying crops (rice, Oil seeds, pulses).
• Soil erosion; protect with bunds and mulches.
• Increased disease risk in pulses use timely drainage and fungicide sprays if needed.
• Seasonal flooding: fields near streams may require temporary diversion channels.

Farmers’ Quick Checklist:

Task	Action
Nursery Fields	Ensure good drainage, shade nets for seedlings
Transplanting	Paddy: transplant now; vegetables: transplant/sow timely
Soil Fertility	Apply FYM/compost and soil-specific fertilisers
Drainage Setup	Create channels to avoid waterlogging during heavy rains
Post-Rain Check	Watch for fungal infections; apply fungicides if signs appear
Water Harvesting	Strengthen bunds, construct shallow ponds/drops for irrigation