2021 to 20Th June ‘2021

AGROMETEOROLOGICAL ADVISORY BULLETIN FOR THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND A&N ISLANDS For the period from 16th June ‘2021 to 20th June ‘2021

Azadi Ka #AmritMahotsav

Issued on TUESDAY, 15th June ‘2021

Issued by Regional Meteorological Centre, Alipore, Kolkata-27 in collaboration with State Agricultural Universities and state Agricultural Department.

Agroclimatic zones of the state Sl. Agroclimatic Zone Districts Agromet Field Unit (AMFU) No. Location

1 Northern Hill Zone Darjeeling Kalimpong

2 Terai-Teesta Alluvial Jalpaiguri,Alipurduar, Pundibari Zone Coochbehar and Uttar Dinajpur. 3 Gangetic Alluvial Murshidabad,Nadia, North 24 Zone Parganas,Howrah, Hooghly Kalyani and Burdwan 4 Vindhyan Alluvial Dakhin Dinajpur, Malda Majhian Zone

5 Costal Saline Zone South 24 Parganas and Purba Kakdeep Midnapore

6 Undulating Red and Purulia, Bankura , Paschim Kharagpur Laterite Zone Midnapore , Jhargram and Birbhum

Met sub-divisions of the state For Meteorological purposes, the state has been divided into two sub-divisions ( IMD Classification):

Gangetic West Bengal consists of Dakhin Dinajpur, Malda, Murshidabad , Nadia, South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, Bankura, Purulia, Birbhum, Paschim Midnapore, Jhargram , Purba Midnapore, Kolkata , Burdwan.

Sub-Himalayan West Bengal consists of Darjeeling,Coochbehar,Alipurduar , Jalpaiguri,Dakhin Dinajpur, Uttar Dinajpur.

Terai-Teesta Alluvial Zone Amfu Pundibari Part I: Weather Districtwise significant Past Weather in different District level Weather Forecast for different agroclimatic zones agroclimatic zones for the period 12/06/21 to 14/06/21 for the period 16/06/21 to 20/06/21 Terai-Teesta Alluvial Zone

COOCHBEHAR COOCHBEHAR

Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative  Cloudy sky from 16th to 20th June is Temp Temp Humidity (mm) o o expected. ( C) ( C) (%) th th  Rather heavy to heavy rain on 16 19 th th Friday and 20 June, Moderate rainfall on 17 2.6 30- 21- 80-93 th Saturday 7.0 34 27 and 18 June is expected. Sunday  The average wind speed of 8-11 km/hr 23.8 th th Monday 0.0 from 16 to 20 June is expected.  The maximum temperature is expected to be around 32°C-34°C and minimum temperature is expected to be 25°C - 26°C.  The maximum and minimum relative humidity is expected to be 88-92 % and 59-67 % respectively.

NORTH DINAJPUR NORTH DINAJPUR

Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative  Cloudy sky from 16th to 20th June is Temp Temp Humidity (mm) o o expected. ( C) ( C) (%) th th  Moderate rainfall on 16 to 20 June is Friday 31.4 32-33 19-20 40-90 expected. Saturday  The average wind speed of 10-13 km/hr 20.8 th th Sunday 9.6 from 16 to 20 June is expected. Monday 0.0  The maximum temperature is expected to be around 30°C-31°C and minimum temperature is expected to be 26°C - 27°C.  The maximum and minimum relative humidity is expected to be 86-88 % and 53-66 % respectively.

ALIPURDUAR ALIPURDUAR

Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative  Cloudy sky from 16th to 20th June is (mm) Temp Temp Humidity expected. (oC) (oC) (%)  Rather heavy to heavy rain on 16th 19th th th Friday and 20 June, Moderate rainfall on 17 0.0 30- 25-26 75-90 th Saturday 78.6 31 and 18 June is expected. Sunday  The average wind speed of 5-6 km/hr 32.2 th th Monday 2.0 from 16 to 20 June is expected.  The maximum temperature is expected to be around 32°C-34°C and minimum temperature is expected to be 25°C - 26°C.  The maximum and minimum relative humidity is expected to be 88-93 % and 63-74 % respectively.

Part II: Agroclimatic zonewise Agricultural/Agro meteorologicalAdvisories

GENERAL ** Cloudy sky from 16th to 20th June is expected. Cooch Behar & Alipurduar: Rather heavy to heavy rain on 16th, 19thand 20thJune, Moderate rainfall on 17thand 18thJune is expected. Uttar Dinajpur: Moderate rainfall on 16th to 20th June is expected. As there are chances of rainfall no irrigation is needed. Start chemical spraying of pesticide as per needed. Start harvesting procedure of maize if the crop is near maturity stage. Start land preparation and sowing for jute crop. Maintain proper drainage channel to drain out excess rainfall. *From11thto 17thJune 2021, and from 18thto 24thJune,2021 Maximum temperature will be slightly above normal. From11thto 17thJune 2021, and from 18thto 24thJune 2021minimum temperature will be Normal. As per the previous week, NDVI from 27th May to 3rd June data the agricultural vigour is in moderate (0.2-0.4). As per SPI (Standardised Precipitation Index) from 19th May to 9 June, 2021 value, the district is moderately wet to moderately dry condition. Weekly rainfall Forecast-According to Extended Range Forecast (ERF) generated by IMD, for Sub Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim subdivision from 11th to 17th June 2021 expectation of above normal rainfall, and from 18th to 24th June expectation of Normal rainfall. Use MEGHDHOOT mobile application for more advice about weather and agriculture, and use DAMINI mobile application for timely updates about lightning from google play store free of cost. MAIN STAGE PEST & ADVISORY CROPS DISEASES Kharif Seed Collect good quality high yielding variety Rice collection, and start land preparation for kharif rice Seed seedbed. treatment, Seed treatment: Seed treatment can be and Seedbed done in two ways — dry seed treatment and Preparation, soaked seed treatment. Carbendazim (50%) Field or mixture of Carbendazim (25%) + preparation Mancozeb (50%) (Sprint or Clear) 2 gm per liter of water and soak 1 kg seed in that solution for 8-10 hours. Then you have to dry the seeds in the shade. Organic fungicide Trichoderma viridi can be mixed with 4 gm per kg of seed to treat the seed. Land selection: It is better to have fertile land in such places where there is water system nearby. Land a little higher than the surrounding land is ideal for aman paddy seedbed. Seedbed size: Usually one-tenth of the main cultivated land will be seedbed (i.e. 2 kathas for one bigha of land). If the seeds are sown thinly, the seedlings will be healthy, strong and thick. Seed rate: For one bigha of cultivable land, 4-5 kg of treated seeds should be sown in 2 kathas of land. Fertilizer Application: If sufficient amount of organic fertilizer is used, good results will be obtained later (Healthy seedlings). Generally, for 2 katha of seedbed, 200 kg of decomposed dung manure, 1-1.5 kg of Urea, 2 kg of Single Super Shosphate (SSP) and 500 gm of Muriate of Potash (MOP) should be applied at the time of mud bed application and 650 gm Urea per katha should be applied one week before planting. Field preparation: Seedlings will be ready for transplant at 21 days of age. For transplanting prepare the main field by ploughing. Do not allow water stagnation in the seedbed for a long time. To control the sucking pest Acephate 25% + Green Growth Sucking pest Fenvelerate 3% @ 1.5g/lit. Of water in the Gram plant at evening hour may be sprayed. Jute and Indigo Spinosad (45% S.C) 0.3 ml/liter of water or Mesta caterpillar/Stem rot Emamectin benzoate (5% SC) 0.5 gram per & Sucking Pest liter of water or Indoxacarb (14.5%SC) 0.5 mili/liter of water - spray in evening hours. If infestation is very high then spray again after 7-8 days. To control stem rot of jute, spray copper oxychloride @ 3-4 gram/liter of water. Management of sucking pest infestation on jute spray dinoteferun 20% SG @ 1g/lit. + 0.5ml/liter sticker. Tea Leaf roller Leaf roller Firstly the insect rolls the leaf with the help of saliva then eats it. Then the leaf dried up. To control this 1) Infected leaves with pupa can be plucked and destroyed. 2) Pheromone trap can be used. 3) Cabosulfan @ 2ml/lit or chlorpyriphos @ 2.5 ml/lit can be sprayed. Phomopsis blight & Fruit rot- Brown Phomopsis blight & coloration appears on the lower leaves of the Brinjal Fruit rot/ Bacterial plant at the time of flowering and black wilting coloured spot is seen on the fruit. Cure: Infected fruit must be eradicated, spray 1gm Carbendazim with one litre of water. Bacterial wilting-Wilting starts at top when plant starts flowering and fruit setting and eventually the whole plant shows wilt symptoms Cure: Infected plant must be eradicated. Roots of the seedlings must be treated (2.5gm carbendazim + 2 ml Teramycin capsule / litre water) before planting. Bleaching powder (1kg/bigha) can be applied with irrigation water. Pointed Near Maturity Fruit and Vine Rot: Apply Trichoderma Gourd Viridae 5 gram/ lit of water and Blitox 4 Fruit and Vine Rot gram per lit of water. Spray at 7 days interval. As there is chances of rainfall add Sticker 1 mili per lit of water. To Prevent fruit fly of Pumpkin use Fruit Pheromone Trap with Bait spray ( Molasses Pumpkin Fruit fly development 200 ml + 20 ml Malathion 50% E.C), spot spray. To control fruit and shoot borer remove and burn all the infected plant parts. You can Fruit Bhindi Fruit and shoot borer install Light and Pheromon trap 1-2 per development bigha. Spray Bacillus thuringiensis 5% W.P @1.5 gram/lit of water. Cattle Do not allow animals to get wet during rainy season. Never let a cow or goat graze in a place where there is standing water.It should be noted that cows or goats should not take paddy in any way at this time. If it takes a lot of paddy and the stomach starts

to swell, then feed a spoonful of mustard oil. It will stop the production of gas in the stomach. In addition, blotocil or blotonil should be given in certain doses. If necessary, take the advice of a nearby veterinarian. General Pond Drain out excess water and keep clean pond Fish preparation Bacterial Diseases water. Use Terramycin tablets to control bacterial diseases. Poultry Never allow chickens or ducks to eat wet or damp feed during this rainy season. It is Round worm and very important to provide particular amount Tape worm of dewormers for both round worm and tape worm to any cattle, goats or poultry at this time For preparing seedlings collect good quality high yielding seeds like Swarna, Swarna Sub One, Dhiren, Uttar Sona, Bongo Bondhu, Jamuna and take necessary action for Seedbed preparation.

Part I: Weather Districtwise significant Past Weather in different District level Weather Forecast for different agroclimatic zones agroclimatic zones for the period 12/06/21 to 14/06/21 for the period 16/06/21 to 20/06/21 Terai-Teesta Alluvial Zone DAMU JALPAIGURI

JALPAIGURI JALPAIGURI

th Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative  Cloudy sky is expected till 20 June. Temp Temp Humidity (mm) o o ( C) ( C) (%)  There is possibility of heavy rainfall for

Friday 0.0 30-33 25-26 30-95 the next five days. Saturday 17.4  Max. Temperature is expected to be 32– 34℃ and Min. temperature is expected to Sunday 9.8 be 25-26℃. Monday 0.0

 Maximum and minimum Relative humidity is expected to be 88-92% and58- 72% respectively.

 Easterly wind with an average speed of 7- 9km/h is expected to blow up to20thJune.

Part II: Agroclimatic zonewise Agricultural/Agro meteorologicalAdvisories Due to formation of a low pressure in northwest Bay of Bengal light to moderate GENERAL rainfall may occur for next five days so drainage channels may be prepared if necessary. According to extended range forecast above normal rainfall may be realized upto 24th June Farmers are advised to Start seed bed preparation for Aman rice. It is the prime time to release fingerlings in the main pond as monsoon has already arrived. MAIN STAGE PEST & ADVISORY CROPS DISEASES Aman Rice Seed For small & medium seed 1.65 kg & for large treatment & seed 2.5 kg salt per 10 litre water is required. Dip seedbed 1 kg of seed per 1.5 lit of the mixture. Collect the preparation healthy seeds which are skunked and sundry. Dry seed (1 kg) should be treated with2-2.5 gm Thiram 75% or4 gm Tricoderma or 2 gm Captan 75%. For wet nursery, mix 1.5 gm Trichiclazole or 2 gm Carbendazim per 1.5 lit water and add 1 kg seed for 8- 10 hrs. Apply 100 kg well decomposed organic manure & mix it properly and keep it for one week. For wet nursery at the time of last ploughing 750 gm Urea, 2 kg SSP 500gm Mop is applied per katha. This is prime time for pond preparation. i) Incorporate Lime @70kg/bigha in general. Fishery Pond ii) Apply cow dung @ 7500kg/Ha & Mahua oil preparation& cake @ 2500kg/Ha 15days after time application. incorporation Netting must be done around the ponds to protect of fingerlings crop loss due to overflow. If the pond preparation is completed already, farmers are advised to release fingerlings in the main pond @ 2000 pcs per bigha ( catla : silver carp : Rohu : Brass Carp : Mrigel : Comon Carp = 1:5:2:2:1:1:5:1:5 ) Indian Carp and foreign exotic carp must be incorporated in recommend ratio.

Farmers should be alert about the initial infestation of hairy caterpillar & grey weevils after rain when the temperature raises with high humidity. Jute Active Hairy Control:i) Spray Lambda Cyhalothrin 5EC@ vegetative Caterpillar, 1ml/lit or Indoxacarb 14,5 SC@ 1.0 ml/litre in Grey Weevils extreme cases of hairy caterpillar And yellow mite ii) Spray combination of (Chlorpyriphos 50 EC+Cypermethrin 5 EC) @ 1-1.5 ml/l or Chlorpyriphos 20 EC @2ml/litre or Quinalphos 25 [email protected] ml/litre. iii) to control yellow mite spray Fenpyroximate@25ml/15lit water with sticker and repat the same in consequent next 14 days.

Tea Tea looper 1st instar looper can be controlled by spraying quinalphos 25EC or 20AF (1:400 HV). For controlling late instar loopers apply recommended emamectin benzoate 5% SG @ 1:2500 (HV) [i.e. 80 g in 200 l water] or flubendiamide 20 % WG @ 1:5000 (HV) [i.e. 40g in 200l water) Brinjal Reproductive Fruit & shoot Larvae bore into the stem and fruit. Top shoot of stage borer the plant become wilted. Control: i)Spray Azadirectin 1%EC 3ml or Cartap 50% or Spinosad 45% 1gm/ liter of water. ii)After 20days of transplanting, 5gm Curbofuran 3G or Cartap 4G could be applied at root zone. Larvae bore into the fruit and the rest portion of the body remains outside of the fruit Chilli Reproductive Fruit borer Control: a) One row of marigold can be used stage after each 15 rows- acts and trap for the pest. b) Apply 3ml Azadirectin 1% EC or 1.5 gm BT per liter of water as foliar application. c) In case of heavy infestation spray 0.5 ml Spinosad 5% or 0.5ml Indoxsacarp per liter of water. Cow worm To ensure good heath deworming of animals is very important before monsoon. Besides, incorporation of mineral mixture with animal feed is essential to more milk production.

Vindhyan Alluvial Zone Amfu Majhian

Part I: Weather Districtwise significant Past Weather in different District level Weather Forecast for different agroclimatic zones agroclimatic zones for the period 11/06/21 to 14/06/21 for the period 16/06/21 to 20/06/21 Vindhyan Alluvial Zone

DAKSHIN DINAJPUR DAKSHIN DINAJPUR

Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative  Mainly overcast sky is expected (mm) Temp Temp Humidity during next 5 days. (oC) (oC) (%)  Possibility of light to moderate rainfall during next 5 days. Friday 3.4 29-30 22-26 50-70  Wind direction Easterly with a Saturday 11.4 speed of 11.0-16.0 Km/hr. is Sunday 5.8 expected during next 5 days.  Maximum temperature is expected Monday 1.1 0 to be around 30.0-32.0 C and minimum temperature is expected to be 26.0-27.0 0C.  Maximum and minimum relative humidity is expected to be 86-90% and 53-64% respectively.

Part II: Agroclimaticzonewise Agricultural/Agro meteorologicalAdvisories Weekly rainfall Forecast: GENERAL  According to Extended Range Forecast (ERF) generated by IMD, or West Bengal & Sikkim subdivision from 18th June to 24th June 2021; the weekly rainfall is expected to above normal. Mainly cloudy sky and light to moderate rainfall is expected during next 5 days.

Keep safe distance each other in minimum 1 meter during agricultural practice due to corona virus pandemic. According to Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) map cumulative 4 weeks for the period from 13th May to 9th June 2021, Dakshin Dinajpur experience to mildly wet condition. Agricultural vigour was good in Dakshin Dinajpur district according to the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) map ending on week no 22 (27th May to 3rd June, 2021). Use MEGHDOT apps for Weather update and Agro Advisory Bulletin. Download “DAMINI” mobile application to get Lighting alert of your location.

***Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in next five days. Please skip spraying operations and irrigation application. MAIN STAGE PEST & ADVISORY CROPS DISEASES Collect good quality high yielding variety and start land preparation for kharif rice seedbed. Seed treatment: Seed treatment can be done in two ways — dry seed treatment and soaked seed treatment. Carbendazim (50%) or mixture of Carbendazim (25%) + Mancozeb (50%) (Sprint or Clear) 2 gm per liter of water and soak 1 kg seed in that solution for 8-10 hours. Then you have to dry the seeds in the shade. Organic fungicide Trichodermaviridi can be mixed with 4 gm per kg of seed to treat the seed.

Land selection: It is better to have fertile Seed land in such places where there is water collection, system nearby. Land a little higher than the Kharif Seed surrounding land is ideal for aman paddy

Rice treatment seedbed. and Seedbed Seedbed size: Usually one-tenth of the main cultivated land will be seedbed (i.e. 2 kathas Preparation for one bigha of land). If the seeds are sown thinly, the seedlings will be healthy, strong and thick. Seed rate: For one bigha of cultivable land, 4-5 kg of treated seeds should be sown in 2 kathas of land. Fertilizer Application: If sufficient amount of organic fertilizer is used, good results will be obtained later (Healthy seedlings). Generally, for 2 katha of seedbed, 200 kg of decomposed dung manure, 1-1.5 kg of Urea, 2 kg of Single Super Phosphate (SSP) and 500 gm of Muriate of Potash (MOP) should be applied at the time of mud bed application and 650 gm Urea per katha should be applied one week before planting. To control stem rot of jute, spray copper oxychloride @ 3-4 gram/liter of water. Jute & Vegetative Stem rot & Sucking Management of sucking pest infestation on Mesta growth Pest jute spray dinoteferun 20% SG @ 1g/lit. + 0.5ml/liter sticker. To control chili fruit rot spray Carbendazim Chili Fruiting Fruit rot + Mancozeb @ 2.5g/liter of water.

To control Fruit and Stem Borer collect effected plant parts and fruit and burn it. Fruit Set up light traps and pheromone Okra Fruit and Stem Borer Development traps to monitor the moths and their egg laying @ 1-2/Bigha Spray B.t formulation 5% WP such as dipel @ 1.5 g / lit of water. To control the sucking pest Acephate 25% + Green Growth Sucking pest Fenvelerate 3% @ 1.5g/lit. Of water in the Gram plant at evening hour may be sprayed. During this month the availability of fodder in the pastures is less and general animal nutrition remains low till the onset of monsoons, there is a decrease in body salts, Cattle ------especially phosphorus, which results in a disease called ‘Pica’ (depraved appetite) in animals. It is, therefore, essential to mix salt solution in the mineral blocks fed to the animals. Drain out excess water and keep clean pond Fishery Pond Bacterial Diseases water. Use Terramycin tablets to control bacterial Part I: Weather Districtwise significant Past Weather in different District level Weather Forecast for different agroclimatic zones agroclimatic zones for the period 08/06/21 to 10/06/21 for the period 13/06/21 to 17/06/21 Vindhyan Alluvial Zone DAMU MALDA

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MALDA MALDA

Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative  Mainly Cloudy to overcast sky during Temp Temp Humidity (mm) o o the next 5 days is expected. Moderate ( C) ( C) (%) to heavy rainfall in many places is Tuesday 0.5 33-37 26-27 70-82 expected during next 5 days. Wednesday 0.0  Maximum temperature is expected to Thursday 0.0 be around 27-32 degrees which is expected and minimum temperature is expected to range between 22-24 degrees.  South Easterly wind with wind speed around 15-18 kmph during the next 5 days is expected.  Relative humidity is expected to vary between 50-85%.

Part II: Agroclimaticzonewise Agricultural/Agro meteorologicalAdvisories GENERAL Light to moderate rainfall is expected to persist during next five days. Thunderstorm with lightning may occur. Donot stay in open field, under trees during lightning. Complete land preparation for sowing of Kharif crops as Monsoon is expected to arrive by 11-12th of June over Malda. Rainfall during next 5 days is expected to be normal. Spraying and other intercultural operations may be skipped as the weather is not favourable. Use the Meghdoot app for medium-range weather forecast and weather-based Agro advisory. Use DAMINI mobile App to get timely alert on lighting. As strong wind and light rainfall is expected to persists hence it is better to avoid spraying and irrigation operations if not urgent. MAIN CROPS ADVISORY

Copper fungicides like copper oxychloride or Carbendazim@ 2.5-3 gm/lite Jute of water may be sprayed due avoid fungal infection as a prophylactic measure. After 3 days apply Tebuconazole @ 2 ml/litre of water. The field where waterlogging conditions have not been seen farmers may apply remaining dose of fertilizer @ 3 kg Nitrogen/bigha as last topdressing. Alternatively, one foliar application of urea @2-4 % may be given (urea @2% by high volume sprayer or @4% by low volume sprayer). To control Hairy caterpillar remove the egg masses and newly emerged larvae in bunch. Spray Lambda Cyhalothrin 5EC@ 1ml/lit or Indoxacarb 14.5 SC@ 1.0 ml/litre in extreme cases. If semi looper damage reaches 15% then any contact insecticide such as Profenophos 50 EC @2 ml/litre, Fenvalerate 20EC @ 1.0 ml/litre or Cypermethrin 25EC @ 0.5 ml/litre may be applied. The insecticidal sprays need to be targeted towards the apical portion of the plant rather than covering the whole plant. For controlling mites apply Foliar spray of Fenpyroximate 5 EC @ 1.5 ml/litre or Spiromesifen 240 SC @ 0.7 ml/litre or Propargite 57 EC @ 2.5 ml / litre As Monsoon is expected to arrive over Malda by tomorrow ie. 12th June, Aman Rice start preparing the lands for sowing of Aman rice after the cyclone is over. Do not delay too much for sowing of paddy seeds in seedbed. Utilize the rainfall for preparation of land. Apply well decomposed FYM @ 2.5 tonne/acre. Start collecting good quality certified seeds for Rice varieties such as Sabhagidhan, Naveen (CR-749-20-2), Khitish, and SARALA, JAYANTIDHAN, Swarna Sub-1, for lowland areas. Complete seedbeds within next 15 days for timely sowing of paddy. Before Sowing of seeds in seedbed seed treatment with Carbendazim @ 2 gram/ kg of seeds or Trichoderma dust formulation (@ 10g per kg of seeds) for reputed agencies or shops is recommended to avoid diseases in main field. After adequate land preparation 1,000 to 1,500 kg of well decomposed farm yard manure has to be incorporated 2-3 weeks before sowing. Prepare raised beds of 7.5 m length, 2.0 m width and 10 cm height. For one hectare area nearly about 50 beds are required. For each bed, 90 g N + 45 g P2O5 + 45 g K2O/bed should be applied. The present weather is congenial for attack of Bhindi shoot and fruit borer. Okra/ladies Spray Fipronil 5% SC @ 1.5 ml/liter only during clear weather and dry finger conditions. The present weather is congenial for attack of Bhindi shoot and fruit borer. Cow Spray Fipronil 5% SC @ 1.5 ml/liter only during clear weather and dry conditions. Spray Copper- oxychloride 2.5g/lt of water, Metalaxyl+ Mancozeb 2g/ lt of Plant water , Carbendazim 50%WP 2 g/lt water, Chlorothalonil&Mancozeb 2.5g protection /lt of water, Chlorothalonil&Mancozeb 2.5g /lt of water respectively after cessation of rain to prevent and counteract the disease in cucumber, pointed gourd, ridge gourd etc.

Undulating Red and Laterite Zone Amfu Kharagpur

PASCHIM MEDINIPUR PASCHIM MEDINIPUR  The sky will be expected to cloudy and Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative moderate to high rainfall is expected in Temp Temp Humidity (mm) o o the next coming five from 16-20 June. ( C) ( C) (%)  The expected Maximum and minimum Friday 10.4 32-34 25-27 45-93 temperature range will be 30- 36°C and Saturday 0.0 22– 25°C respectively for the next five Sunday 11.8 days. Monday 3.6  High humidity will be expected for the next five days.  The wind will flow from the southwesterly direction on the coming date 16-20 June with an average wind speed of 13.5 kmph for five days. JHARGRAM JHARGRAM  The sky will be expected to cloudy and Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative moderate to high rainfall is expected in Temp Temp Humidity the next coming five from 16-20 June. (mm) o o ( C) ( C) (%)  The expected Maximum and minimum temperature range will be 31- 36°C and Friday 3.8 32-34 25-27 45-93 21– 25°C respectively for the next five Saturday 0.0 days. Sunday 32.8  High humidity will be expected for the Monday 55.4 next five days.  The wind will flow from the southwesterly direction on the coming date 16-20 June with an average wind speed of 11 kmph for five days.

BANKURA BANKURA  The sky will be expected to cloudy and Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative light to moderate rainfall is expected in Temp Temp Humidity (mm) o o the next coming five from 16-20 June. ( C) ( C) (%)  The expected Maximum and minimum Friday 0.0 32-34 25-26 45-95 temperature range will be 29- 35°C and Saturday 1.4 20– 24°C respectively for the next five Sunday 0.0 days. Monday 28.0  High humidity will be expected for the next five days.  The wind will flow from the southwesterly direction on the coming date 16-20 June with an average wind speed of 12 kmph for five days.

Part II: Part II: Agroclimatic zone wise Agricultural/Agro meteorologicalAdvisories GENERAL  As per Extended Range Forecasting System Products for the next two weeks as there is the possibility of light to moderate rainfall on16-25 June with normal to high humidity.  Use the MEGHDOOT apps for medium-range weather forecast and weather-based agro-advisory, DAMINI apps of rain lighting waring & MAUSAM apps for warning of Weather events. MAIN STAGE PEST & ADVISORY CROPS DISEASES Rice (Agri. - -  Farmers are advised to prepare their land Field & for sowing of Aman paddy in a nursery Land bed and as well as for Kharif vegetables. Preparation)  There are 2 types of seed treatment for rice- Dry seed treatment and wet seed treatment. In case of dry seed treatment, at first seeds are heated in sun light for 2- 3 hours. Then mix the seed with Carbendazim 50% WP @ 2 gram/kg of seeds. In case of wet seed treatment at first seeds are heated in sun light for 2-3 hours. Then seeds are socked in water for 15-24 hours. Carbendazim 50% WP @ 2 gram/kg of seeds is added, and seeds are socked for last one hour in that mixture. Ground Nut Tikka disease For late sown groundnut there may be an infestation of tikka disease. Farmers may use Chlorothalonil (2gm/lit) along with a sticker to prevent the disease. Chilli Thrips and mite In the current weather situation thrips and mite, the attack may be increased in Chilli which may cause the turning of leaves and stunted growth of the plant. To control the pest attack spray Spiromesifen 22.9 % SC 0.5 ml/ lit of water. Cattle  At the starting of summer, the period can (Cow) cause several diseases to cattle so be careful. For Brucellosis and pox vaccination please contact the nearest Brucellosis and pox veterinary center vaccination Poultry Ranikhet disease To protect chickens from Ranikhet disease, get the first vaccine F-1 within seven days and the second vaccine R-2B at eight weeks of age.

Fisheries Sweet Crop - Pre-monsoon Pond preparation and fish management: De-weeding, embankment repairing needed for production of zoo and phytoplankton using organic and inorganic fertilizer. Using 10-15 kg of lime /bigha/month is compulsory. Using 15 kg raw salt / bigha shows good production. Part I: Weather Districtwise significant Past Weather in different District level Weather Forecast for different agroclimatic zones agroclimatic zones for the period 12/06/21 to 14/06/21 for the period 16/06/21 to 20/06/21 Undulating Red and Laterite Zone

DAMU PURULIA

Green - - Farmers are advised to start the sowing Manure preparation for dhaincha cultivation. It is the (dhaincha ) perfect time for dhaincha cultivation. For manuring purposes, use row spacing of 20- 22.5cm, and for preparing seed purposes use a spacing of 45x20 cm. Sowing depth should be 3-4 cm.

It is generally used as a green manure crop. It can be grown all season having sufficient moisture in the soil. It not only improves physical properties but also helps in meeting the nitrogen requirement of the succeeding crop.

PURULIA PURULIA  Mainly cloudy sky and medium Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative to heavy rainfall with Temp Temp Humidity (mm) o o thunderstorm and lightening is ( C) ( C) (%) expected during next five days Friday 52.0 32-35 23-25 35-91 over Purulia district. Saturday 18.0  The maximum and minimum air Sunday 0.0 temperature is expected to vary Monday 1.8 from 30-34 and 19-22 degree C during the period.  Wind may blow from South- Westerly direction with an average speed of 11 kmph.

Part II: Agroclimatic zonewise Agricultural/Agro meteorologicalAdvisories GENERAL

MAIN ADVISORY CROPS Brinjal Fruit and shoot borer attack in brinjal may be very severe in maximum places. Apply Spinosad 45 EC @ 0.2 ml or Cartap Hydrochloride @ 0.75 g per litre of water after cessation of rain.

Gangetic Alluvial Zone DAMU NORTH 24 PARGANAS Chilli In current weather situation thrips and mite attack may be increased in Chilli which may cause turning of leaves and stunted growth of the plant. To control the pest attack spray Spiromesifen 22.9 % SC 0.5 ml/ lit of water on a clear day.

Groundnut Collect good quality certified seeds for sowing of Kharif Groundnut. Recommended verities are TAG-24, TG-37A, ICGS-76. Treat the seeds with systemic fungicides before sowing.

Pumpkin There may be a chance of downy mildew in Cucurbits during the forecasted weather. Farmers may use Copper oxychloride (2 gm/lit) along with a sticker to prevent the disease. There is also chance of an attack of fruit fly in cucurbit during the said period. Farmers may use the Culior trap in their field or spray Fipronil 5% SC @ 1ml per liter of water to prevent the attack.

Cow Animal should be kept under shed during rainy days or squally wind. Vaccination in cattle may be done prior to monsoon to protect from Anthrax, Black Quarter (BQ) & Hemorrhagic Septicemia diseases under the supervision of registered practitioners or any government Center.

NORTH 24 PGS NORTH 24 PGS

Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative Mainly cloudy sky is expected during next five days. Temp Temp Humidity Light rainfall is expected during these days. Expected (mm) o o ( C) ( C) (%) total rainfall is about 26.4 mm. Wind flow mainly from S, SE & SW direction and expected speed may Friday 0.0 34- 26-27 55-99 be 13 - 20 km/hrs. Relative humidity is expected to Saturday 10.3 34 be around 55% - 99%. Maximum temperature is expected to be around 34 - 35 deg C and Minimum Sunday 3.1 temperature is expected to be around 26 - 27 deg C. Monday 13.0

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Gangetic Alluvial Zone

DAMU MURSHIDABAD GENERAL Though there is the chance of heavy rainfall and thunderstorm with lightning during next five days so there is no need to apply irrigation and pesticides in the crop field and follow the protocol to save the life from lightning. For weather updates use ‘Meghdoot’ application and for Lightning alert updates use ‘Damini’ application.

MAIN STAGE PEST & ADVISORY CROPS DISEASES Bottle General Pumpkin Beetle If infestation is high of Pumpkin Beetle in Gourd Bottle Gourd, then you can apply 10 kg/ acre Fenvalerate 0.4% dust or Cholrpyriphos 1.5% dust spray on the leaves. You can spray Cholrpyriphos+ Cypermethrin 1.5 ml/lit of water or Cholrpyriphos 2.5 ml/lit of water. Jute General Jute hairy caterpillar In case of late sown crop, jute may be and semi looper harvested at 120 to 125 DAS. This time attack of jute hairy caterpillar and semi looper may be prevalent. For both insects, apply 1.5 ml Chlorpyriphos per lt of water. Do not use mud and banana stem during retting. Okra General White fly and yellow Under present hot and humid situation attack mosaic virus of white fly has been reported from many areas leading to the spread of yellow mosaic virus. Spray Difenthiuron @ 0.75g per litre of water to prevent the further spread of the disease.

MURSHIDABAD MURSHIDABAD

Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative Temp Temp Humidity (mm) o o ( C) ( C) (%)  Mainly Cloudy to Overcast sky is Friday 0.0 35- 25-27 70-90 expected during the next five days. Saturday  There seems to be possibility of light 5.0 36 th th th Sunday rainfall on next 16 , 17 , 18 & 5.0 th th Monday 0.0 moderate rainfall on next 19 , 20 .  Southerly and South-Easterly Wind with an average speed of 14 Km/hr. is expected to blow.  Maximum temperature is expected to be around 30-32 0C and minimum temperature is expected to be 21-26 0C.  Maximum and minimum relative humidity is expected to be 84-88% and 51-58% respectively.

Part II: Agroclimatic zonewise Agricultural/Agro meteorological Advisories According to ERFS products Above Normal Rainfall may occur in Murshidabad GENERAL district (Gangetic West Bengal) and there will be Below Normal Maximum and Normal Minimum temperature during subsequent 2 weeks. To know more about District's Weather please download Murshidabad Krishi and Meghdoot app.

MAIN ADVISORY CROPS

Rice For small & medium seed 1.65 kg & for large seed 2.5 kg salt per 10 litre water is required. Dip 1 kg of seed per 1.5 lit of the mixture. Collect the healthy seeds which are skunked and sundry. Dry seed (1 kg) should be treated with2-2.5 gm Thiram 75% or4 gm Tricoderma or 2 gm Captan 75%. For wet nursery, mix 1.5 gm Trichiclazole or 2 gm Carbendazim per 1.5 lit water and add 1 kg seed for 8- 10 hrs.

Seed bed Preparation:

Apply 100 kg well decomposed organic manure & mix it properly and keep it for one week. For wet nursery at the time of last ploughing 750 gm Urea, 2 kg SSP 500gm Mop is applied per katha.

Jute Farmers should be alert about the initial infestation of hairy caterpillar & grey weevils after rain when the temperature raises with high humidity. Control: i) Spray Lambda Cyhalothrin 5EC@ 1ml/lit or Indoxacarb 14,5 SC@ 1.0 ml/litre in extreme cases of hairy caterpillar ii) Spray combination of (Chlorpyriphos 50 EC+Cypermethrin 5 EC) @ 1-1.5 ml/l or Chlorpyriphos 20 EC @2ml/litre or Quinalphos 25 EC @1.25 ml/litre. iii) To control yellow mite spray Fenpyroximate@25ml/15lit water with sticker and repeat the same in consequent next 14 days.

Poultry Keep the poultry farm clean to prevent the fungal disease and there should be arrangement of enough and sufficient light.

Cow Vaccination against FMD to be given in cattle. To protect animals from ecto- parasites, contact the veterinarian / animal health worker for the appropriate medicine. Keep the shed/area where animals are kept clean.

Fish To control the Ulcer disease of fish apply 120 gram potash per quintal of fish in stocking pond.

Coastal Saline Zone AMFU KAKDWIP Part I: Weather Districtwise significant Past Weather in different District level Weather Forecast for different agroclimatic zones agroclimatic zones for the period 12/06/21 to 14/06/21 for the period 16/06/21 to 20/06/21 Coastal Saline Zone

EAST MIDNAPORE EASTMIDNAPORE

Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative Moderate to heavy rainfall is predicted in Temp Temp Humidity (mm) o o next 5 days ( C) ( C) (%) --Sky will be mainly cloudy to overcast in

Friday 0.3 32-36 18-27 65-96 the next 5 days. • Wind speed will be 13.0-21.6 km/hr Saturday 0.0 and the predominant wind direction will be Sunday 5.9 South Westerly . Monday 12.5 • Maximum temperature is expected to be around 32.4-34.3 degree and minimum temperature is likely to be 23.3-25.6 degree. • Maximum and minimum relative humidity will be in the range of 74-88% and 52-63%

SOUTH 24 PARGANAS SOUTH 24 PARGANAS

Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative Temp Temp Humidity (mm) o o Moderate to heavy rainfall is predicted in ( C) ( C) (%) next 5 days Friday 1.6 32-34 25-28 59-100 --Sky will be mainly cloudy to overcast in the next 5 days. Saturday 3.0 • Wind speed will be 15.4-22.9 km/hr Sunday 24.9 and the predominant wind direction will be Monday 25.6 South Westerly . • Maximum temperature is expected to be around 32.8-33.7 degree and minimum temperature is likely to be 24.2-26.8 degree. • Maximum and minimum relative humidity will be in the range of 74-85% and 56-69%

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GENERAL As per ERFs excess rainfall (20% to 59% or more ) was recorded from 27.5.21 to 02.6.21 and normal rainfall was recorded from 3.6.21 to 9.6.21. Based on MME forecast in next two week from 11.6.21 to 24.6.21 20% above from normal rainfall is forecasted .Based on MME forecast Tmax will be below normal during the period (Week 1 & Week 2) and for Tmin, it will be below normal As per SPI index ern part of West Bengal , maximum place is found moderate to extremely wet from 13th May to 9th June MAIN CROPS STAGE PEST & ADVISORY DISEASES Planning for aman paddy cultivation paddy cultivation in coming kharif season --Choose comparatively upland for seed bed preparation of wet seeded aman paddy --For decreasing the salinity of upper soil layer , apply compost, decomposed rice straw, paddy hull on the field and incorporate properly after drain out of saline water --For transplanting purpose in main land it is necessary to wash out the upper layer salinity by rain water and then store the fresh rain water in the field with proper bunding , where the seedlings will be transplanted after one month For kharif season – 1. Collect seeds of local varieties like Dudhersar, Hamiltan, Lonaswarna, Jarava, Lunishree, Banshkanta, Khayersal, Hamai (85 days), Marichsal, Langalmota, Nona Bokra, Rupsal, Patnai-23, Kalma, Kumragore can be grown successfully 2. Collect salt tolerant HYVvarieties like CSR-13, CSR- 4, CSR-23 and Swarna sub-1 for saline water affected place 3. Seed should be treated with Trycyclozole or Carbendazin before sowing 4. Prepare seed bed for sowing in the 3rd and 4th week of June 5. Planning for community nursery bed with different sowing date so that transplanting after one month can be done smoothly in different date though there will be any damage of seedlings due to heavy rainfall or any other event. Vegetables for coming monsoon --Prepare seed bed for making seedlings of chilli, brinjal , tomato and cucurbits in upland areas with ridge furrow system --Before sowing or planting apply fresh soil without any salinity , with compost --Seedlings may be prepare in polythene packet or soil filled jute bag also --Make a shed by polythene over seed bed for preventing the effect of heavy rain Fruits Preparation --Prepare pit for plantation of saplings of Mango/Litchi/Guava/Sapota/coconut for mango, guava and coconut for planting at the saplings end of June --Select some variety like Himsagar, Mallicka, Langra for Mango; Safeda, L-49 for guava; and Eastcoastal, Hazari for coconut --Before planting the pit should be filled by 20kg compost, 500g SSP and 25g MOP --Planting should be start after proper rain Poultry --Rearrange the litter Chicks/layers/Growers --Keep the litter of chicks over polythene sheet so that dump condition of earthen floor cannot affect them --Decrease the number of water pot --Apply lime in the floor of litter

Andaman & Nicobar Islands Part I: Weather Districtwise significant Past Weather in different District level Weather Forecast for different agroclimatic zones agroclimatic zones for the period 12/06/21 to 14/06/21 for the period 16/06/21 to 20/06/21 Andaman & Nicobar Islands

NORTH -MIDDLE ANDAMAN NORTH- MIDDLE ANDAMAN

Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative Cloudy weather with light to moderate rainfall Temp Temp Humidity (mm) o o is likely to occur during next five days. In ( C) ( C) (%) Rangat block 42.1 mm of rainfall is expected

Friday 6.8 32-33 22-23 75-96 during this period. The maximum temperature in Rangat block will be 30.3 to 31.3 o C with Saturday 11.0 minimum temperature of 23.3 to 23.5 o C, Sunday 13.4 whereas the maximum and minimum relative Monday 7.0 humidity is expected to be in the range of 80 to 83 %, and 69 to 72 % respectively in Rangat block. Wind speed of 18.0 to 25.0 km/h is expected from South Westerly direction.

SOUTH ANDAMAN SOUTH ANDAMAN

Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative Cloudy weather with moderate rainfall is Temp Temp Humidity (mm) o o likely to occur during next five days. In ( C) ( C) (%) Prothrapur block 68.5 mm of rainfall is

Friday 6.0 30-31 26-27 65-92 expected during this period. The maximum temperature in Prothrapur block will be 30.3 Saturday 7.7 to 31.1 o C with minimum temperature of 23.2 Sunday 2.1 to 23.5 o C, whereas the maximum and Monday 15.0 minimum relative humidity is expected to be in the range of 81 to 83 %, and 74 to 77 % respectively in Prothrapur block. Wind speed of 22.0 to 30.0 km/h is expected from South Westerly direction.

NICOBAR NICOBAR

Cloudy weather with light rainfall is Days Rainfall Maxi Mini Relative likely to occur during next five days. Temp Temp Humidity (mm) o o In Nan-cowrie block 10.8 mm of ( C) ( C) (%) rainfall is expected during this period.

The maximum temperature in Nan- Friday 5.4 29-31 24-28 75-91 cowrie block will be 28.4 to 28.7 oC Saturday 0.0 with minimum temperature of 28.0 to Sunday 1.4 28.2 oC, whereas the maximum and Monday 0.0 minimum relative humidity is expected to be in the range of 81 to 84 %, and 78 to 81 % respectively in Nan-cowrie block. Wind speed of 23 to 30 km/h is expected from South Westerly direction

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FOR NORTH MIDDLE ANDAMAN Crop/Livestoc Weather based agro advisories Stage k  Prepare main field of paddy and remove weeds form the Rice Field bunds as the weather is conducive.  Prepare nursery and select good variety arecanut Arecanut Planting Mangla, calicut and Samrudhiand use seeds @ 1111/ha for planting in square method.  Collect fallen coconut from the field and make pits at Coconut Planting distance of 7.5 m for transplanting.  Do breading of IMC carps during rainy days and breed 1:2 (female : male) ratio of body weight and inject Fish Breeding ovaprim @ 0.5 ml/kg for female and 0.2-0.3 ml/kg for male during evening hours in hapa.  Keep the day old chicks under light preferably 40 watt Poultry Day old bulb during cloudy days and provide clean drinking water.

FOR SOUTH ANDAMAN Crop/Livestoc Weather based agro advisories Stage k  Prepare main field of paddy and remove weeds form the Rice Field bunds as the weather is conducive.  Prepare nursery and select good variety arecanut Arecanut Planting Mangla, calicut and Samrudhiand use seeds @ 1111/ha for planting in square method.  Collect fallen coconut from the field and make pits at Coconut Planting distance of 7.5 m for transplanting.  Do breading of IMC carps during rainy days and breed 1:2 (female : male) ratio of body weight and inject Fish Breeding ovaprim @ 0.5 ml/kg for female and 0.2-0.3 ml/kg for male during evening hours in hapa.  Keep the day old chicks under light preferably 40 watt Poultry Day old bulb during cloudy days and provide clean drinking water.

FOR NICOBAR Crop/Livestoc Weather based agro advisories Stage k  Prepare main field of paddy and remove weeds form the Rice Field bunds as the weather is conducive.  Prepare nursery and select good variety arecanut Arecanut Planting Mangla, calicut and Samrudhiand use seeds @ 1111/ha for planting in square method.  Collect fallen coconut from the field and make pits at Coconut Planting distance of 7.5 m for transplanting.  Keep the day old chicks under light preferably 40 watt Poultry Day old bulb during cloudy days and provide clean drinking water. 