In next five days from 4-8 May weather will remain variable and rainfall is expected with thunder &
lightening. Maximum & minimum temperature will decrease and may range between 29-30oC and 15-
16oC, respectively. Moderate to strong winds also expected with 08-09 kmph speed from East-
North-East direction.Relative humidity will fluctuate between 50-69%. General Advisory
Because rainfall and thunder storms are expected so farmers are advised not to spray any pesticides.
Reschedule irrigation based on rainfall intensity.
Crop Advisory
Fruit Crop:-Temperate Fruits Stage: Flowering, Fruit setting
In temperate fruits where hailfall has been occurred/ observed there farmers are advised to immediately
spray Carbendazim @ 100 g / Mancozeb @ 600 g per 200 ltr of water. Farmers are advised to do any
recommended spray when weather become clear and dry. In the lower areas where the half dose of
Nitrogen not applied earlier in the crops like Apple , Pear & other temperate fruit farmers are advised
to apply this dose within 15 days of fruit settings. To compensate the defficiency of Zink & Born apply
Zink sulphate 5 gram + Boric acid 1 gram + Chunna 3 gram per litre of water. spray 15 to 20 days
after petal falls.
Vegetables:- Bhindi, Tomato Stage: Field Preparation / Sowing
Weeding and hoeing in all crops and vegetables should be done to avoid competition for nutrients &
water with the main crops. Farmers are advised to prepare fields with mixing of FYM etc. for kharif
crops & summer vegetables. In the already prepared fields sowing of crops and transplanting of
vegetables can be done.
Animal Husbandary:- Farmers are advised to take care of their animals specially for young ones
during this variable weather.The animals may be provided with feed and drinking water repeatedly even
during the night time also. Take care of of well ventilation in their shed.
Floriculture Crops:- Sowing of seeds of summer seasons annuals like Marigold, Zinnia, China
aster and cosmos can be done. Harvest the flowers of rose, Alstroemeria, carnation, gerbera and lilium
and send them to market.
