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.

Below rainfall expected in July 2021 in Bundelkhand Agroclimatic zone/Tikamgarh district

 The onset of monsoon during the kharif 2021 in Tikamgarh district is 16th June 2021 and before the normal onset date(20-22 June) . The excess rainfall during monsoon season has been predicted by IMD , but still the deficit rainfall is continuing in this district ( 1June to 9th July). The scattered rainfall with light to moderate amount has been received during past two days in the agro-climatic zone.

The total rainfall during July could be below normal, and if it will happen than the kharif crops specially the Soybean, Maize etc.  yield could be affected .

Possibility of rain in Bundelkhand Agroclimatic zone during first week of February 2021

 There will be possibility of light to moderate rainfall in Bundelkhand Agroclimatic zone of M.P. during first week of February (4-6 February,2021). Framers are advised not to irrigate their crops during first week of February. The spraying of pesticide and insecticide will be stopped or be delayed . The transplanting of brinjal and other vegetable crops may be started during second week of February. 

Possibility of Rainfall during first week of January 2021

 There is possibility of light rain at few places in Bundelkhand Agroclimatic zone during first week of January 2021. This may be the first rainy day of the year 2021. This rainfall would be beneficial for rabi crops specially for wheat, mustard, linseed etc. This rain may be provide congenial weather condition for early blight in potato, powdery mildew in mustard and pod borer in chickpea crops. 

Farmers are advised to delay irrigation in rabi crops and monitor crops for disease and insect incidence and their multiflication.

Early wheat sowing window in Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh

 The drop in minimum temperature during last week of October, 2020 was very sharp. The minimum and maximum temperatures were recorded around 12 and 32 degree Celsius respectively. The decrease in temperature has continued during first week of November, 2020. The minimum and maximum temperatures were recorded around 10 and 31degree Celsius respectively. The mean temperature is recorded around 21 degree Celsius, which is optimum for wheat sowing. Due to this temperature drop optimum wheat sowing started during November 2020, which one week earlier of its normal time.

Possibility of rain in Bundelkhand agroclimatic zone of MP

There is possibility of form a induced western disturbance near western Rajsthan during next 36 hours. Due to this western disturbance, there is possibility of light rain associated with thunderstorm/hailstorm  at few places during 13-14 December 2019. Farmers are advised to withhold the irrigation and use of pesticides in the crops for next 4-5 days. Just after rainfall, there may be occurrence of fog during early morning hours.
Acitivity of pod borer in chickpea, aphid in mustard. Possibility of early blight in potato is also possible.