Tamil Nadu

जिला स्तर तजिलनाडु के जलए कृ जि िौसि सलाहकार बुलटे िन
DISTRICT LEVEL
Agro meteorological Advisory Bulletin for the state of
Tamil Nadu Bulletin No. 095/2021
For the period 0830 IST, 26th November 2021 to

0830 IST, 01st December 2021
Issued on Friday, 26th November 2021
Issued by
DDGM, Regional Meteorological Centre, India Meteorological Department,

Chennai in collaboration with TNAU and nine AMFU’s of Agro climatic Zones of
the Tamil Nadu state
Agro climatic zones of the state
Agro met
Sl. Agro climatic field Unit
Districts
No zone (AMFU)
location
Northeastern Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore

1 Tiruvannamalai, Chennai,Villupuram , Chennai
zone
Vellore
Northwestern Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Salem and
2 Namakkal
zone Namakkal
Western
3 Erode,Tiruppur and Coimbatore, Coimbatore,
Zone
Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur,

Cauvery Delta
4 Karur,Perambalur,Ariyalur and Adudurai
zone
Tiruchirapalli.
Southern Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli and

5 Kovilpatti
zone Thoothugudi
Pudukkottai,Madurai,Dindigul, Theni,
6 South Zone Kannivadi
Ramanathapuram and Sivagangai
High rainfall
7 Kanyakumari Pechiparai
zone
8 Hilly zone Nilgiris Ooty
9 Coastal Zone Karaikal and Pondicherry Karaikal

Past Weather Summary for the period 23.11.21 to 25.11.21 for the
State of Tamilnadu & Puducherry
Temperature:
Maximum Temperature of range 27oC – 33oC prevailed over the state. Kodaikanal
and Uthagamandalam recorded Maximum temperature range 15oC – 21oC during
the period.
Minimum temperature of range 21oC - 26oC prevailed over the State. Kodaikanal
and Uthagamandalam recorded Minimum temperature of range 09oC - 11oC during
the same period.
Spatial distribution of Rainfall

Spatial distribution of Rainfall Date Area
Widespread (Most places) 25.11.21 Puducherry
Fairly widespread (Many 23.11.21 Tamil Nadu
places)
Scattered (Few Places) 24.11.21 & 25.11.21 Tamil Nadu
23.11.21 Puducherry
Isolated (One or Two Places) -- --
Dry 24.11.21 Puducherry
Chief Amounts of Rainfall (in cms):-
23.11.21 : Red Hills (dist Tiruvallur), Cholavaram (dist Tiruvallur), Pandhalur (dist Nilgiris) 7 each,
Kamatchipuram (dist Dindigul), Devala (dist Nilgiris), Sivagiri (dist Tenkasi), Udumalpet (dist Tiruppur) 5
each, Dgp Office (dist Chennai), Ezhilagam (dist Chennai), G Bazar (dist Nilgiris), Avinasi (dist Tiruppur),
Kovilankulam (dist Virudhunagar), Omalur (dist Salem), Braiyar Estate (dist Nilgiris), Upper gudalur (dist
Nilgiris) 4 each, Ayyanavaram (dist Chennai), Thondaiyarpet (dist Chennai), Tirupathur (dist Sivaganga),
Thuvakudi Imti (dist Trichy), Thathiengrpet (dist Trichy), Thandarampettai (dist Tiruvannamalai),
Bhavanisagar (dist Erode), Thoothukudi Port AWS (dist Toothukudi), Gobichettipalayam (dist Erode),
Tirukattupalli (dist Thanjavur), Moongilthuraipattu (dist Kallakurichi) 3 each, Chennai Collectorate dist
Chennai), Upper Bhavani (dist Nilgiris), Mettupalayam (dist Coimbatore), Manapparai (dist Trichy),
Rajapalayam (dist Virudhunagar), Coonoor PTO (dist Nilgiris), Coimbatore Aws (dist Coimbatore), Annur
(dist Coimbatore), Thanjavur Pto (dist Thanjavur), Amaravathy Dam (dist Tiruppur), Thanjavur (dist
Thanjavur), Glenmorgan (dist Nilgiris), Ambathur (dist Tiruvallur), Srivilliputhur (dist Virudhunagar),
Chennai(n) (dist Chennai), Perambur (dist Chennai), Kamudhi (dist Ramanathapuram), Palladam (dist
Tiruppur), Naduvattam (dist Nilgiris), MGR Nagar (dist Chennai), Coonoor (dist Nilgiris), Erumapatti (dist
Namakkal), Chettikulam (dist Perambalur), Kurinjipadi (dist Cuddalore), Tiruppur (dist Tiruppur),
Periyanaickenpalayam (dist Coimbatore), Bodinaickanur (dist Theni), Thamaraipakkam (dist Tiruvallur),
Danishpet (dist Salem), Manamelkudi (dist Pudukkottai), Viralimalai (dist Pudukkottai), Watrap (dist
Virudhunagar), Anna University (dist Chennai), Grand Anaicut (dist Thanjavur), Uthagamandalam (dist
Nilgiris), Kollidam (dist Mayiladuthurai), Mannargudi (dist Tiruvarur), Devakottai (dist Sivaganga), K
Bridge (dist Nilgiris) 2 each, MRC Nagar (dist Chennai), Pallikaranai (dist Chennai), Villivakkam (dist
Tiruvallur), YMCA Nandhanam (dist Chennai), ACS College (dist Chennai), Nagapattinam (dist
Nagapattinam), Odanchatram (dist Dindigul), Musiri (dist Trichy), Poonamallee (dist Tiruvallur),
Sankaridurg (dist Salem), Pullambadi (dist Trichy), Thekkadi (dist Theni), Taramani ARG (dist Chennai),
Neyveli Aws (dist Cuddalore), Kariyapatti (dist Virudhunagar), Kovilpatti (dist Trichy), Palani (dist
Dindigul), Tindivanam (dist Villupuram), Mayiladuthurai (dist Mayiladuthurai), Panchapatti (dist Karur),
Aruppukottai (dist Virudhunagar), Sivakasi (dist Virudhunagar), Bhuvanagiri (dist Cuddalore), Avalanche
(dist Nilgiris), Ulundurpet (dist Kallakurichi), Gummidipoondi (dist Tiruvallur), Chidambaram Aws (dist
Cuddalore), Kovilpatti (dist Toothukudi), Cheyyur (dist Chengalpattu), Ponnamaravathi (dist
Pudukkottai), Srivaikuntam (dist Toothukudi), Periyar (dist Theni), Keelpennathur (dist Tiruvannamalai),
Tiruvallur (dist Tiruvallur), Viraganur Dam (dist Madurai), Kothagiri (dist Nilgiris), Tiruvarur (dist
Tiruvarur), Chennai Ap (dist Chennai), Kvk Kattukuppam ARG (dist Kancheepuram), Satyabama
University ARG (dist Chengalpattu), Trichy Town (dist Trichy), Kadavur (dist Karur), Sathyamangalam
(dist Erode), Sulur (dist Coimbatore), Cheranmahadevi (dist Tirunelveli), Sivaganga (dist Sivaganga),
Koratur (dist Tiruvallur), Parangipettai (dist Cuddalore), Ramanathapuram (dist Ramanathapuram) 1
each.
24.11.21 : Bodinaickanur (dist Theni), Ramanathapuram KVK AWS (dist Ramanathapuarm ) 13 each,
Sankarankoil (dist Tenkasi) 6, Rameswaram (dist Ramanathapuram), Gudalur (dist Theni), Veerapandi
(dist Theni), Ayikudi (dist Tenkasi), Kadaladi (dist Ramanathapuram), Aliyar (dist Coimbatore) Surangudi
(dist Toothukudi) 5 each, Thekkadi (dist Theni) 4, Valinokam (dist Ramanathapuram), Tiruvadanai (dist
Ramanathapuram), Mayanur (dist Karur), Mandapam (dist Ramanathapuram), Mudukulatur (dist
Ramanathapuram), Ramanathapuram (dist Ramanathapuram), Pamban (dist Ramanathapuram),
Kodumudi (dist Erode), Sivakasi (dist Virudhunagar), Kalugumalai (dist Toothukudi), Kadambur (dist
Toothukudi), Srivilliputhur (dist Virudhunagar), Tiruchendur (dist Toothukudi), R.S.Mangalam (dist
Ramanathapuram), Kayalpattinam (dist Toothukudi), Rajapalayam (dist Virudhunagar) 3 each,
Amaravathy Dam (dist Tiruppur), Maniyachi (dist Toothukudi), Vaippar (dist Toothukudi), Tuticorin (dist
Toothukudi), Pollachi (dist Coimbatore), Grand Anaicut (dist Thanjavur), Periyar (dist Theni), Karaikudi
(dist Sivaganga), Krishnarayapuram (dist Karur), Uttamapalayam (dist Theni), Dindigul (dist Dindigul),
Devala (dist Nilgiris), Thoothukudi Port AWS (dist Toothukudi), Suralacode (dist Kanyakumari), Keeranur
(dist Pudukkottai), Chinnakalar (dist Coimbatore), Vilathikulam (dist Toothukudi) 2 each, Ponmalai (dist
Trichy), Dharapuram (dist Tiruppur), Kayathar Arg (dist Toothukudi), Pilavakkal (dist Virudhunagar),
Thenkasi (dist Tenkasi), Kulasekarapattinam (dist Toothukudi), Kadalkudi (dist Toothukudi), Satankulam
(dist Toothukudi), Arantangi (dist Pudukkottai), Kayathar (dist Toothukudi), Paramakudi (dist
Ramanathapuram), Illayangudi (dist Sivaganga), Gobichettipalayam (dist Erode), Sivagiri (dist Tenkasi),
Trichy Town (dist Trichy), Kodaikanal (dist Dindigul), Devakottai (dist Sivaganga), Ettayapuram (dist
Toothukudi), Shencottah (dist Tenkasi), Watrap (dist Virudhunagar), K.paramathi (dist Karur),
Srivaikuntam (dist Toothukudi), Kadavur (dist Karur), Sholavandan (dist Madurai), Tirumayam (dist
Pudukkottai), Palavidithi (dist Karur), Paramathivelur (dist Namakkal), Periyakulam (dist Theni),
Nanguneri (dist Tirunelveli), Papanasam (dist Tirunelveli), Avudayarkoil (dist Pudukkottai),
Aranmanaipudur (dist Theni), Sattur (dist Virudhunagar), Valparai Pto (dist Coimbatore), Pechiparai (dist
Kanyakumari), Arimalam (dist Pudukkottai), Trichy Ap (dist Trichy) 1 each.
25.11.21 : Rameswaram (dist Ramanathapuram) 8,Tirupoondi (dist Nagapattinam), Thirukuvalai
(dist Nagapttinam) 5 each,Panruti (dist Cuddalore), Tiruvarur (dist Tiruvarur) 4 each,Pallikaranai (dist
Chennai),Thalaignayer(distNagapattinam),Pamban(distRamanathapuram),Thankachimadam(distRamana
thapuram),Vanamadevi(dist Cuddalore), Satyabama University ARG (dist Chengalpattu), Madukkur(dist
Thanjavur), Kodiyakarai (dist Nagapattinam) 3 each,Chidambaram (dist Cuddalore), Nagapattinam (dist
Nagapattinam),Mannargudi (dist Tiruvarur), Vedaranyam (dist Nagapattinam), Adirampatnam(dist
Thanjavur), Ariyalur (dist Ariyalur), Manalmedu (dist Mayiladuthurai),Needamangalam (dist Tiruvarur),
Jayamkondam (dist Ariyalur), Kurinjipadi(dist Cuddalore), Taramani ARG (dist Chennai),
Thiruthuraipoondi (distTiruvarur), Cuddalore (dist Cuddalore), Ramanathapuram
(distRamanathapuram), Pattukottai (dist Thanjavur), Peravurani (dist Thanjavur),Sivaganga (dist
Sivaganga), Pandavaiyar Head (dist Tiruvarur) 2 each, YMCA Nandhanam (dist Chennai), Parangipettai
(dist Cuddalore), Kollidam (dist Mayiladuthurai), Manamelkudi(dist Pudukkottai), Tarangambadi (dist
Mayiladuthurai), Arantangi (distPudukkottai), Nannilam (dist Tiruvarur), Chennai AP (dist Chennai),
Mandapam(dist Ramanathapuram), Hindusthan University (dist Chengalpattu),Avudayarkoil (dist
Pudukkottai), Anna University ARG (dist Chennai),Muthupet (dist Tiruvarur), Chennai(n) (dist Chennai),
Grand Anaicut (distThanjavur), Sirkali (dist Mayiladuthurai), Bhuvanagiri (dist Cuddalore), Tondi(dist
Ramanathapuram), Karambakudi (dist Pudukkottai), Kvk KattukuppamARG (dist Kancheepuram),
Vattanam (dist Ramanathapuram), Tiruvadanai (distRamanathapuram), Virudachalam (dist Cuddalore),
Mimisal (dist Pudukkottai)1 each.
(NORMALISED DIFFERENCE VEGETATION INDEX)
(Percentage Departure of Rainfall)
TAMILNADU DISTRICTS
WEEK ENDING 24.11.2021
PERIOD ENDING 01.10.2021 TO 24.11.2021
DISTRICT LEVEL ENSEMBLE WEATHER FORECAST ISSUED ON: 26.11.21
VALID FOR THE NEXT 5 DAYS
Districtwise Agromet Advisories
Chennai
SMS Advisory: (27.11.2021-30.11.2021) Scattered Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated
places over Tiruvallur, Chennai, Cuddalore, Vellore, Kallakurichi, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu,
Villupuram and Tiruvannamalai districts. Livestock Advisor 1. The manger and water tank must be
disinfected with bleaching powder or chlorine di oxide prior to letting livestock in 2. The wet straw or
dry fodder must be voided away or should be dried with blast driers to ensure Aflotoxin free feed. 3. Till
the inclement weather the livestock must not be allowed for grazing. 4. Drinking water must be warmed
to body temperature so as to avoid drip in body temperature. 5. The floor of the barn should be bedded
with straw/wood shaving/dry material to give warmth and comfort to the animals. 6. Pregnant animals
nearing parturition should be housed separately in clean dry shelter 7. The barn housing calves/kids
must have bedding to prevent cold shock. 8. The livestock in water logged areas must be dislocated to
dry areas otherwise foot rot may occur. 9. To avoid water borne infections the areas adjoining the
livestock shelter and the barn must be disinfected with phenolic compounds or quartinery ammonium
compounds. 10. The carcasses must be buried following the safe protocols. The carcasses must not be
thrown away in water bodies. 11. Antibiotics, oral rehydration solution, intravenous fluids must be
stored in handy during emergency.
Kancheepuram
As per IMD Extended Range Forecast for the period of 01.12.2021 to 07.12.2021 Tamil Nadu &
Pondicherry region may likely to receive higher than the normal rainfall. On 27.11.21 – 01.12.21
Thunderstorm with lightning is likely to occur at isolated places over Kanchipuram and chengalpattu
district. Farmers are advised to create proper drainage facility in all standing crops. Farmers are advised
avoid the spray of agrochemical during rainy days. Farmers are advised to postpone the fertilizer
application schedule in all crops. 27.11.2021- 29.11.2021 there are possibilities of very heavy rainfall in
the district, farmers may create proper drainage facility in crop fields.
Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

RICE Farmers may protect rice Nursery from heavy rainfall by creating proper drainage
facility and advised to raise the seedlings in raised bed nursery system or mat nursery.
OKRA/ There are possibilities of very heavy rainfall in upcoming days, so farmers are advised
LADYFINGER to create proper drainage facilities in vegetable crop fields to drain the excess water.
SUGARCANE To avoid the side shoot germination from internodes in sugarcane farmers may
detrash the sugarcane and advised to go for double line propping with trash twist.
Horticulture(Va Horticulture Specific Advisory
rieties)
BANANA Farmers are advised to prop their banana aged above five months to avoid crop
lodging.
Live Live Stock Specific Advisory
Stock(Varieties)
Farmers are advised to protect their cattle in sheds in well dry places Farmers are not
allowed to shelter the cattle in open and water stagnated places. Farmers are advised
don’t allow their animals to stand in wet and waterlogged areas for long time for it
COW affected to animals. Farmers are advised not to provide wet green fodder and advised
the shade dry and feed to the animals. During rainy season fungal moldy concentrate
feed may cause infection to animals, to avoid those infections farmers advised not to
feed the fungal infected concentrate feed and advised to store in dry and well
ventilated places.
Farmers are advised not to allow the animals to graze outside in rainy days it may
GOAT cause hoof and other infections. Farmers are advised to protect the sheds from rain
showers and keep the shed dry and clean.
Fishieries(Varie Fishieries Specific Advisory
ties)
During rainy days the predatory fishes may enter in to fish pond through rain
water, to protect the entry of predatory fish’s farmers may fix 5 and 15 mm wire mesh
INLAND in the water inlets of fish pond. In fish pond water outlets may protected with wire
mesh to avoid the escape of fish fingerlings during rainy season and
farmers are advised to keep the pond surrounding clean. During rainy season fish
farmers are advised to raise and rehabilitate/strengthen the fish pond bundh/dykes.
The forecasted weather may alter the pH level of fish and prawn ponds. For
COMMON FISH management farmers are advised to go for application of 100-200 kg of lime. Fish
farmers are advised to feed the fishes using feeding nets to avoid the wastage of
feeds during rainy seasons. Fish feeding materials and feed ingredients may be store
be well ventilated and dry places to avoid the fungal infection.
In ornamental fish culture tank may be disinfected with 1-2 ppm of potassium
ORNAMENTAL permanganate to avoid the protozoan diseases infestation due to low temperature
FISH during rainy days. To avoid parasitic infestation in ornamental fish’s bath treatment
may be performed once in 15 days interval with 1-3% salt
concentration.
Poultry(Varietie Poultry Specific Advisory
s)
During rainy days farmers may hang long screen and dry gunny bags in and around the
CHICK poultry sheds to protect the bird from cold stress in rainy season. Farmers are
advised to provide boiled warm water to bird and animals to avoid dehydration. To
avoid mortality of chicks farmers are advised to treat the chicks in nearby veterinary
dispensary.
Villupuram
Villupuram and Tiruvannamalai districts. Livestock Advisory 1. The manger and water tank must be
stored in handy during emergency Agricultural advisory: 1. Farmers are advised to Avoid fertilizer,
herbicides application and pesticides spraying operation during heavy rain. 2. Farmers are advised to
transfer the harvested crops to higher ground area and cover with tarpaulins to avoid rain water
seepage. 3. Farmers are advised to take precautionary measures such as pruning the excessive and week
tree branches of fruit trees. 4. Banana crop can’t tolerate the heavy wind speed so it requires proper
propping with Bamboo or Casurina poles to avoid lodging during the rain. 5. The Mature coconuts and
young fruits should be harvested before the heavy rain. 6. The matured coconut leaf sheaths should
pruned and removed immediately to avoid uprooting the trees during heavy rain.
Thiruvannamalai
Villupuram and Tiruvannamalai districts. Livestock Advisory 1. The manger and water tank must be
stored in handy during emergency Agricultural advisory 1. Farmers are advised to Avoid fertilizer,
herbicides application and pesticides spraying operation during heavy rain. 2. Farmers are advised to
transfer the harvested crops to higher ground area and cover with tarpaulins to avoid rain water
seepage. 3. Farmers are advised to take precautionary measures such as pruning the excessive and week
tree branches of fruit trees. 4. Banana crop can’t tolerate the heavy wind speed so it requires proper
propping with Bamboo or Casurina poles to avoid lodging during the rain. 5. The Mature coconuts and
young fruits should be harvested before the heavy rain. The matured coconut leaf sheaths should
pruned and removed immediately to avoid uprooting the trees during heavy rain.
Vellore
As per the IMD extended range forecast (ERF), Tamil Nadu and Puducherry may be receive Above
normal rainfall and normal temperature for the period of 01.12.2021 to 07.12.2021. Moderate rain is
likely to occur at many places over Vellore district from 27.11.2021 to 30.11.2021. Thunderstorm with
lightning is likely to occur at isolated places over Vellore district. Secure the livestock at the top ground
level. Keep the house not to leak water on roof, not to enter flood inside the animal shed. Avoid feeding
of mould grown feeds. Light to moderate rainfall may be expected on forthcoming days. So, avoid
fertilizer application, insecticides or pesticides spray and provide drainage to lowland areas.

RICE Provide the drainage and save the excess water in farm ponds. Avoid the
fertilizer application and pesticide/fungicide spraying.
PIGEON PEA (RED Provide drainage facility and drain the excess water in the field. Avoid the
GRAM/ARHAR) fertilizer application and pesticide/fungicide spraying.
OKRA/ Provide drainage facility and drain the excess water in the field. Avoid the
LADYFINGER fertilizer application and pesticide/fungicide spraying.
Horticulture(Varieties) Horticulture Specific Advisory
BRINJAL Provide drainage facility and drain the excess water in the field. Avoid the
TOMATO Provide drainage facility and drain the excess water in the field. Avoid the
PAPAYA Drain the excess water around the basins. Avoid the fertilizer application and
pesticide/fungicide spraying.
BANANA Drain the excess water in banana field. Avoid the fertilizer application and
pesticide/fungicide spraying.
Live Stock(Varieties) Live Stock Specific Advisory
Secure the livestock at the top ground level. Keep the house not to leak water
COW on roof, not to enter flood inside the animal shed. Avoid feeding of mould grown
feeds. Don’t keep cows under the trees while raining. Give FMD Vaccination to
animals.
Keep sheep and goat on raised ground level to avoid flood. Don’t keep the
GOAT animals under the trees. Always give clean drinking water. Avoid giving spoiled
mould grown feeds. Give a bolus sulphadimidine 5gm to a large size goat, ½ half
of a bolus to a small size kids / lambs for diarrhea, sneezing and coughing.
Poultry(Varieties) Poultry Specific Advisory
Maintain roof of poultry shed so as to avoid leakage of rain water, remove wet
BREEDER deep litter and refill with dry litter. If coccidiosis / bloody diarrhoea give poeder
rancox or Amprolium in drinking water. Give warm drinking water during night
and morning hours. Give powder tetracycline 1 gram / liter of drinking water for
prevention of cold and sneezing 3 days.
Cuddalore
From extended range forecast above normal rainfall, normal maximum temperature and minimum
temperature expected for the period of 01.12.2021 to 07.12.2021 over Tamil Nadu. 1. Improve proper
drainage facilities & ensure that water does not stagnate in fields, 2. Farmers are advised spray
herbicides and pesticides after the rains stop.

1. Due to prevailing weather condition leaf folder and stem borer infestation is found
in paddy crop. To manage them, spray chlorantraniliprole 18.5% 150 ml/ha or
RICE flubendiamide 39.35 SC 50 g/ha during morning or evening hours. 2. Due to
prevailing weather condition blast infection is found in paddy crop. To manage the
blast, spray tricyclazle 75% WP 500 g/ha or carbendazim 50WP @ 500g/ha (or)
azoxystrobin 25 SC @500 ml/ha at morning or evening time.
Prevailing weather condition is favorable for bacterial leaf blight infection in rice crop.
To control spray 20% fresh cow dung extract twice (starting from initial appearance of
RICE the disease and another at fortnightly interval) or copper hydroxide 77 WP @ 1.25
kg/ha or streptomycin sulphate + tetracycline combination @ 300 g + copper
oxychloride @ 1.25 kg/ha spray at appearance of disease. If necessary repeat 15 days
later.
To reduce the root rot infection in groundnut treat the seeds with carbendazim or
GROUNDNUT thiram @ 2.0 g/kg of seed 24 hours before sowing (or) Trichodermaviride @ 4.0 g/kg
of seed and Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 10 g/kg seed.
To control tea mosquito bug first spraying with thiamethoxam 25% WG ( 100 g/ha) at
CASHEW flushing stage, second spraying with chlorpyriphos 2.0 ml/lit at flowering and third
spraying with profenophos 1.0 ml/lit at fruit set stage.
rieties)
1. Prevailing weather condition is favorable for leaf blotch infection in turmeric crop.
To control spray carbendazim 1.0 g/l or propiconazole 1.0 ml/l or mancozeb 2.5 g/l
TURMERIC and sticking agent at 10-15 days interval. 2. Provide proper drainage facilities to
turmeric crop to avoid rizhome rot. To control
apply copper oxy chloride 3.0 g/l or ridomil 1.0 g/l around root zone. Good drainage
facility is required.
1. Prevailing weather condition is favorable for sigatoka leaf spot infection in banana.
To control spray carbendazim 1.0 g/l or propiconazole 1.0 ml/l or mancozeb 2.5 g/l
BANANA and sticking agent 1.0 ml/l at 10-15 day intervals. 2. Prevailing weather condition is
favorable for panama wilt and nematode infection in banana. To control apply
Bacillus subtilis 1.0 kg/ha + Paecilomyces lilacinus 1.0 kg/ha at 2, 4 and 6th months of
planting.
Coimbatore
Agro Advisory
Crop Stage Advisory
General Thunderstorm with heavy rainfall may continue in Coimbatore and
moderate rainfall in Erode and Tiruppur districts is expected for next five
days. Provide adequate drainage to all crops. Spraying and fertilizer
application may be done only when there is no rain for minimum six
hours.
Harvest the excess rain water in farm pond to reuse during dry periods.
Rice Tillering Spray 1% Urea +2% DAP + 1% KCl to improve flowering and also grain in
medium duration samba rice at panicle initiation stage.
Since weather condition is favourable blast incidence in rice, farmers are
requested to monitor the crop carefully and spray with Azaxitrobin @
1ml/ litre of water, only when there is 6 hours of non rainy period after
the spray.
Continuous cloudiness with high relative humidity may favour the
multiplication of brown plant hopper in rice. Hence monitor the crop and
provide sufficient drainage and ventilation for more aeration. Further
spray Imidacloprid 125ml/ha at basal of the stem.
Pulses Sowing Provide drainage to encourage germination of the Bengal gram seeds
sown, since rain is anticipated.
Sunflower Sowing Sowing of sunflower and coriander may be taken up based on soil
moisture and provide adequate drainage to encourage germination.
Cotton Anticipating continuous rain, proper drainage may be given to irrigated
cotton against yellowing of leaves.
The Cambodia cotton variety sown in August might have come for boll
bursting stage. Since wet spell continues, boll bursting may not be
uniform and hence postpone boll picking.
Sugarcane Detrashing and double line propping may be done to the late season
sugarcane crop to avoid lodging due to moisture and light wind.
Banana Heavy rainfall is expected with wind speed of 8 km/hr. Provide adequate
support to banana of above 5 months old.
Coconut This is best time for second does application of fertilizer to coconut @
650 g urea + 1 kg super phosphate + 1 kg muriate of potash / tree.
Turmeric Due to continuous wet weather, leaf blotch disease in turmeric may be
appearing and to control the disease spray Propicozonole @ 1 ml only
when there is 6 hours of non rainy period after the spray.
Low minimum temperature and wind speed 10 km/hr are anticipated in
the forth coming five days.This may induce infection of leaf spot disease
in irrigated turmeric. If infection is there, spray carbendazim 500g / ha
(or) Mancozeb 1 Kg/ha (or) Copper oxy chloride 1.25 Kg/ha in 500 liters
of water.
Mango Due to continuous wet weather, vegetative growth is observed in mango
and to induce flowering spray paclobutrazole 10g or 1% KNO3.
Animal During monsoon season of continuous wet spell, protein deficiency and
immunity deficiency induced bacterial and viral infection may occur in
livestock animals. Consult local veterinary doctor.
Against low temperature, high calories feed may be given to animals and
poultry.
As rainfall is expected proper shelter may be provided sheep and goat.
SMS advisory
This is best time for second does application of fertilizer to coconut at 650 g urea + 1 kg super phosphate
+ 1 kg muriate of potash / tree.
Erode
Agro Advisory
Crop Stage Advisory
hours.
the spray.
Maize Vegetative Since rainfall is expected second topdressing of Nitrogen may be done to
maize crop. Nitrogen may be applied as slow release form such as neem
coated urea.
Banana Heavy rainfall is expected with wind speed of 8 km/hr. Provide adequate
support to banana of above 5 months old.
Tapioca Tapioca may be top dressed with 40 kg Nitrogen and 120 kg potassium
followed by earthing up.
Turmeric Due to continuous wet weather, leaf blotch disease in turmeric may be
appearing and to control the disease spray Propicozonole @ 1 ml only
when there is 6 hours of non rainy period after the spray.
Low minimum temperature and wind speed 10 km/hr are anticipated in
the forth coming five days.This may induce infection of leaf spot disease
in irrigated turmeric. If infection is there, spray carbendazim 500g / ha
(or) Mancozeb 1 Kg/ha (or) Copper oxy chloride 1.25 Kg/ha in 500 liters
of water.
livestock animals. Consult local veterinary doctor .
poultry.
SMS advisory
Weather is favourable blast in rice. Spray with Azaxitrobin @ 1ml/ litre of water, only when there is 6
hours of non rainy period after the spray.
Tiruppur
Agro dvisory
Crop Stage Advisory
hours.
the spray.
Maize Vegetative Since rainfall is expected second topdressing of Nitrogen may be done to
maize crop. Nitrogen may be applied as slow release form such as neem
coated urea.
Tapioca Tapioca may be top dressed with 40 kg Nitrogen and 120 kg potassium
followed by earthing up.
livestock animals. Consult local veterinary doctor .
poultry.
SMS advisory
Weather is favourable blast in rice. Spray with Azaxitrobin @ 1ml/ litre of water, only when there is 6
hours of non rainy period after the spray.
Nilgiris
Agro Advisory
Crop Stage Advisory
General All stage An expected heavy rainfall at isolated places over the district. Avoid
irrigation, intercultural operation and application of plant protection
measures and fertilizers to the standing crops. Harvest the matured crop
immediately and store the harvested products at safe places.
Vegetable crops Vegetative Apply fungicides like pseudomonas fluorescens 10ml per litter of water to
avoid fungal disease’s spread in the field.
Foliar spray of 100 ppm salicylic acid should be taken up in the existing
field with standing crops for increasing stem reserve utilization under high
moisture stress during rainy times.
Banana crop Developed Propping against the wind direction to avoid damage.
stage
Pear tree Developed In perennial tree, Prune the tree to reduce biomass and to get good
stage aeration.
Cattle Milking Due to heavy rainfall, do not allow the animals to graze outside, standing
near the trees or electric poles. Provide adequate dry feed/fodder and
drinking water.
SMS advisory
In the next five days heavy rainfall is expected, Avoid irrigation, intercultural operation and application
of plant protection measures and fertilizers to the standing crops. Harvest the matured crop
Thiruchirapalli
Tamilnadu’s average rainfall is likely to be increase than the normal during this week (01.12.2021 to
07.12.2021) From 3.74 mm to 5.74 mm. Light to moderate rainfall will be expected in the forthcoming
days, proper drainage may be provided to all the crops to avoid water logging condition.

RICE During the time of rain decreases, the harvesting stage paddy crop should be
harvested by harvest machine and harvested paddy should be kept at a moisture
content of 14%.
SUGARCANE Light to moderate rainfall will be expected in the forthcoming days, proper drainage
may be provided for avoid water logging condition. It prevents from the rot diseases.
rieties)
Light to heavy rainfall with wind will expected in forthcoming days so farmers are
BANANA advised to save the banana crop by using stacking method with casuarina poles.
Due to prevailing weather tuber rot may occur in tapioca. To control tuber rot, avoid
TAPIOCA water stagnation and make proper drainage facility and drench the spot with copper
oxychloride @ 2.5 gm / ltr.
Due to prevailing weather Pythium Root Rot incidence may occur in onion, To control
ONION this disease, if after sprouting, apply trichoderma viride @ 2.5 kg/ha
with FYM by soil application. if not yet started sowing treat the bulbs with thiram or
captan @ 4 g/kg.
Stock(Varieties)
Pneumonia in goats – Fever, Respiratory distress, Mucous discharge from nostril,
GOAT Reduced feed intake & Weight gain and Cough. Remedial measures: Provide clean
water and ventilated house.
COW Present weather is conducive for the initiation of foot and mouth disease in dairy
animals and cattle. All farmers must vaccinate the animals to control the disease.
s)
Considering the rainfall and high relative humidity of both morning and evening, dry
CHICKEN feed may be provided to the poultry against aflatoxin contamination. Against
mosquito breeding, water stagnation must be avoided in poultry sheds.
Others (Soil /
Land Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory
Preparation)
(Varieties)
Light to moderate rainfall will be expected in the forthcoming days so, avoid and don’t
GENERAL spray any chemicals to crop and better to spray chemicals at the time of no rain.
ADVICE
GENERAL To know the precaution of thunder and lightning, download DAMINI app and use it
ADVICE wisely.
Dindigul
Extended Range Forecast for Tamil Nadu (26.11.2021 -02.12.2021): Rainfall : ( 26/11/2021 to
02/12/2021 ) Some parts of Tamil Nadu region may receive Above Normal Rainfall during 26 November
to 2 December 2021. Maximum Temperature:( 26/11/2021 to 02/12/2021 ) Mostly below Normal
Maximumtemperature likely over the districts of Tamil Nadu. Minimum Temperature: ( 26/11/2021 to
02/12/2021 ) Normal to slightly Above Normal Minimum Temperaturelikely over the districts of Tamil
Nadu. THUNDERSTORM WARNING: Thunderstorms with lightning are likely to occur at isolated places
over Tamilnadu during 27 Nov to 1 Dec 2021. Farmers are advised to take precautionary measures while
grazing/herding the sheep, goat, cow on agriculture land for manuring purpose. Do not allow the
animals to graze outside, standing near the trees or electric poles. Provide safe shelter for your
livestock. Chances of Rather Heavy rain during 27, 28, 29 Nov & Moderate rain on 30 Nov, 1 Dec. Max
temp- 29℃& Min temp -22℃-23℃.Cloudy sky for next 5 days. Wind speed 6 - 8 kmph from NW & NE
directions.

MAIZE Provide adequate drainage facility.Postpone the intercultural / plant protection
activities like fertilizer and pesticide application, until the rain completely stop.
Due to Heavy Rain there are chances for Submergence and Flooding in Paddy
RICE fields, Provide proper drainage facility. Avoid intercultural activities like fertilizer
and pesticide application.
To Protect your animals from lightning and thunder storm. Do not allow the
COW animals to graze outside and don’t tie the animals in the electric poles and under
trees. Check for aflatoxin contamination in the dry feeds before feeding your
cattle.
Others (Soil
/ Land Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory
Preparation)
(Varieties)
Heavy Rainfall Warning: Due to the atmospheric circulationlies over the
CapeComarin Sea and adjoining Sri Lankan coast, Heavy rain with Thunderstorm
lightingon 26.11.2021 ,Moderate rain with Thunderstorm lighting on 27.11.2021,
AGRI FIELD 28.11.2021 and 29.11.2021 and Light to Moderate rain with Thunderstorm
lightning on 30.11.21is likely to occur at isolated placesover Dindigul district. Since
Moderate to heavy rainfall is
expectedfor the coming days, act swiftly to repair the water channels, farm ponds
and other water bodies to harvest the rain water. During these days farmers are
advised to
avoid irrigation, intercultural operations and application of plant protection
measures to the standing crops, and provide adequate drainage facilities in the
fields to avoid water stagnation due to heavy rainfall.
Madurai
02/12/2021 ) Some parts of Tamil Nadu region may receive Above Normal Rainfall during 26 November
to 2 December 2021. Maximum Temperature (26/11/2021 to 02/12/2021) Mostly below Normal
Maximumtemperature likely over the districts of Tamil Nadu. Minimum Temperature: ( 26/11/2021 to
livestock. Chances of Moderate rain during the next five days. Max temp-29℃& Min temp -22℃-
23℃.Cloudy sky for next 5 days. Wind speed 6 - 8 kmph from NE & NW directions.

Due to Heavy Rain there are chances for Submergence and Flooding in Paddy fields,
RICE Provide proper drainage facility. Avoid intercultural activities like fertilizer and
pesticide application.
Horticulture(Varieties Horticulture Specific Advisory
)
COCONUT Safely remove the old and decayed fronds. Provide adequate drainage facilities in
the field.
BANANA Provide adequate drainage facility and avoid fertilizer and pesticide application.
Remove and destruct the decayed and rotten leaves.
trees. Check for aflatoxin contamination in the dry feeds before feeding your cattle.
Others (Soil
Preparation)
(Varieties)
Heavy Rainfall Warning: Due to the atmospheric circulationlies over the
lightingon 26.11.2021,28.11.2021, 29.11.2021.Moderate rain with Thunderstorm
AGRI FIELD lighting on 27.11.2021 and Light to Moderate rain with Thunderstorm lightning on
30.11.21is likely to occur at isolated places over Madurai district. Since Moderate to
heavy rainfall is
advised to
Pudukottai
Extended Range Forecast For Tamil Nadu 01 .12.2021 to 07.12.2021. During the Week from 01 th to 07
th December Above Normal Rainfall . maximum temperature and minimum temperature Normal is likely
to occur over Tamilnadu. Moderate rainfall is anticipated. Postpone top dressing of nitrogen in Rice to
next week since flowering is anticipated.

Due to the Prevailing Weather Conditions Farmers are advised to make trenches
GROUNDNUT around The field to control Red Hairy caterpillars During karthigai and Margazhi
Pattam.
Horticulture(Vari Horticulture Specific Advisory
eties)
To cultivate grafted Mango in December using expected rainfall, the

MANGO recommended spacing of 1.0 * 1.0 * 1.0 m long and wide pits should be prepared 15
days before planting in well-drained land. Fill a pit with topsoil 10 kg of compost and
chlorpyri phos powder.
Horticulture(Vari Horticulture Specific Advisory
eties)
COCONUT Due to high RH and prevailing rainy weather,apply Copper Oxychloride @ 2gm/lit
Water to Prevent Bud Rot in young Coconut Plantations.

Stock(Varieties)
COW Due to the prevailing cold weather condition, cattle rearers are advised to allow the
cattle for grazing only after 2 hrs of sunrise to avoid fluke infestation.
Due to the prevailing weather, external parasites may attack your goats and sheep.
GOAT To protect your livestock from these external parasites, mix 2ml of Butox with one
litre of water and apply the solution on the outer body of the sheep. This medicine
should not be used internally.
Foot and mouth disease in the animal may be noticed due to continuous dampy
weather. Hence farmers are requested to take the animals to nearby veterinary
Hospital for vaccine. If animals are affected already do the following 1. Affected
animals may be separated and kept in isolation. 2. Feed and fodder for the
COW unaffected animals may be first and then to affected animals. 3. Top soil present in
the animal sheds may be removed and new soil may be applied. The bleaching
powder @ 20g/liter of water may be mixed and uniformly drenched. 4. Apply boric
acid with glycerin paste for mouth wounds and neem oil with turmeric powder for
wounds in the foot after cleaning with Potassium permanganate. 5. When animals
are affected by disease contact veterinary doctor for the treatment immediately.
Others (Soil /
Preparation)
(Varieties)
GENERAL Due to continuous heavy rains, sugar, fat and mineral salts in fodder crops are
ADVICE washed away by water. To address the deficiency of the above nutrients, 250 g of
mixed fodder should be added or 50 g of mineral salt mixture should be added to
the feed.
Moderate to heavy rainfall may continue in western Ghat districts. Provide
GENERAL adequate drainage to all crops. Spraying and fertilizer application may be done only
ADVICE when there is no rain for minimum six hours. Harvest the excess rain water in farm
pond to reuse during dry periods
Ramanathapuram
From extended range forecast, Above Normal rainfall, Normal maximum temperature and Normal
minimum temperature expected for the period of December 1 to December 7 over Tamil Nadu. Farmers
are advised to repair the water channels, farm ponds and other water bodies to harvest the rain water.

Due to the prevailing weather condition incidence of leaf folder is expected in rice.
Leaves fold longitudinally and larvae remains inside Larva scrapes the green tissues of
RICE the leaves, becomes white and dry. If damage symptoms are observed 10% at
vegetative phase and 5% at flowering stage in the field, spray Chlorantraniliprole
18.5% SC 60 ml/ ac or Flubendiamide 20 % WG 50-75 g/ac with 200 litre of water
during absence of rain spray at late evening time.
Others (Soil /
Preparation)
(Varieties)
Since rainfall is expected, farmers are advised to provide adequate drainage facilities
GENERAL in the fields to avoid water farmers are advised to repair the water channels.
ADVICE
GENERAL Moderate to heavy rainfall expected for forthcoming days so farmers are advisied to
ADVICE postpone the chemical spray
Sivagangai
Extended Range Forecast for Tamil Nadu (26.11.2021 -02.12.2021): Rainfall (26/11/2021 to 02/12/2021 )
Some parts of Tamil Nadu region may receive Above Normal Rainfall during 26 November to 2
December 2021. Maximum Temperature ( 26/11/2021 to 02/12/2021 ) Mostly below Normal
Maximumtemperature likely over the districts of Tamil Nadu. Minimum Temperature ( 26/11/2021 to
livestock. Chances of Rather Heavy rain on 27 Nov & Moderate rain during 28, 29, 30 Nov, 1 Dec. Max
temp- 29℃& Min temp -22℃-23℃.Cloudy sky for next 5 days. Wind speed 10 - 16 kmph from N & NE
directions.
Due to Heavy Rain there are chances for Submergence and Flooding in Paddy fields,
RICE Provide proper drainage facility. Avoid intercultural activities like fertilizer and
pesticide application.
Horticulture(Varieties Horticulture Specific Advisory
)
Provide adequate drainage facility.Postpone the intercultural / plant protection
BRINJAL activities like fertilizer and pesticide application, until the rain completely stop.
trees. Check for aflatoxin contamination in the dry feeds before feeding your cattle.
Others (Soil
Preparation)
(Varieties)
Heavy Rainfall Warning : Due to the atmospheric circulationlies over the
lightingon 29.11.2021.Moderate rain with Thunderstorm lighting
AGRI FIELD on26.11.2021,27.11.2021 28.11.2021 and Light to Moderate rain with
Thunderstorm lightning on 30.11.21is likely to occur at isolated places over
Sivagangai district. Since Moderate to heavy rainfall is
advised to
Theni
02/12/2021 ) Some parts of Tamil Nadu region may receive Above Normal Rainfall during 26
November to 2 December 2021. Maximum Temperature:( 26/11/2021 to 02/12/2021 ) Mostly below
Normal Maximumtemperature likely over the districts of Tamil Nadu. Minimum Temperature: (
26/11/2021 to 02/12/2021 ) Normal to slightly Above Normal Minimum Temperaturelikely over the
districts of Tamil Nadu. THUNDERSTORM WARNING: Thunderstorms with lightning are likely to occur at
isolated places over Tamilnadu during 27 Nov to 1 Dec 2021. Farmers are advised to take precautionary
measures while grazing/herding the sheep, goat, cow on agriculture land for manuring purpose. Do not
allow the animals to graze outside, standing near the trees or electric poles. Provide safe shelter for your
livestock. Chances of Moderate rain during the next five days. Max temp-29℃& Min temp -22℃-
23℃.Cloudy sky for next 5 days. Wind speed 6 - 8 kmph from NE & NW directions.

MAIZE Provide adequate drainage facility.Postpone the intercultural / plant protection
activities like fertilizer and pesticide application, until the rain completely stop.
Due to Heavy Rain there are chances for Submergence and Flooding in Paddy
RICE fields, Provide proper drainage facility. Avoid intercultural activities like fertilizer
and pesticide application.
Horticulture(Varieties) Horticulture Specific Advisory
BANANA Provide adequate drainage facility and avoid fertilizer and pesticide application.
Remove and destruct the decayed and rotten leaves.
trees. Check for aflatoxin contamination in the dry feeds before feeding your
cattle.
Others (Soil
Preparation)
(Varieties)
Heavy Rainfall Warning : Due to the atmospheric circulationlies over the
lightingon 26.11.2021.Moderate rain with Thunderstorm lighting on 27.11.2021
AGRI FIELD 28.11.2021,29.11.2021 and Light to Moderate rain with Thunderstorm lightning
on 30.11.21is likely to occur at isolated places over Theni district. Since Moderate
to heavy rainfall is expectedfor the coming days, act swiftly to repair the water
channels, farm ponds and other water bodies to harvest the rain water. During
these days farmers are
advised to avoid irrigation, intercultural operations and application of plant
protection measures to the standing crops, and provide adequate drainage
facilities in the fields to
avoid water stagnation due to heavy rainfall.
Virudhunagar
Agro Advisory
Crop/ Stage / Advisories
Ecosystem Activities
Block level Thunderstorm with moderate rain is likely to occur at most places from
forecast. Day1 (27.11.21) to Day3 (29.11.21).
Thunderstorm with heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places on Day4
(30.11.21).
Thunderstorm with light to moderate rain is likely to occur at a few places
on Day5 (01.12.21).
THUNDERSTORM WARNING:
Day 1(27.11.2021) to Day 5(01.12.2021): Thunderstorm with lightning is
likely to occur at isolated places.
.
Wind speed of 6-21 kmph is predicted for next five days
Irrigated Water As moderate rainfall at most places is predicted for next five days.
crops management Postponed the irrigation for coming five days.
Rainfed and All the stage Provide the drainage facilities to avoid water logging in the field.
Irrigated After 28th, based on the location specific weather, spraying of pesticide and
crops herbicide application may be practice.
Application of fertilizer is recommended.
Intercultural Mulching is recommended to increase infiltration, decreased runoff and
operation greater soil water availability.
Maize 40-45 DAS If Fall army worm incidence noticed with the prevailed weather. To control
spray any one of the following insecticides / biopesticide (use manually
operated or battery-operated high-volume knapsack sprayer only with a
spray volume of 500 lit. /ha.) Emamectin Benzoate 5 SG @4grams for 10
litre of water. or Spinetoram 11.7 SC @ 5 ml/10 lit or Spinetoram 11.7 SC @
5 ml/10 lit.
Pulse Continues rainfall for two weeks may cause damage to pulses. Hence, pod
may be harvested once crop attained physiological maturity in order to
protect the grain from sprouting.
Storage of Pulses grains at 9 % moisture content to avoid secondary
invasion of fungi.
Paddy Vegetative Warm, moist weather, short day length, low temperature favours stem
stage borer. To control spray Azadirachtin 0.03% 1000 ml/ha (or)
Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC 150 ml.
Onion Continues rain / high intensity rain result to water logged condition. Soft
rot and basal rot may occur, to control following measures to be adopted.
Soil trenching with Copper hydroxide 2.5g/litre Symptoms - initially
yellowing of leaves and stunted growth of plant is observed, which later on
dry from tip to downwards.
Chilli Vegetative Continues rain / high intensity rain result to water logged condition.
stage Damping off may occur, to control following measures to be adopted. Soil
drenching with Copper oxychloride 2.5g/litre. Symptoms - The pathogen
attacks the collar region of seedlings on the surface of soil. The collar
portion rots and ultimately the seedlings collapse and die.
Livestock Goat Management practices for rainy season: 1. Animals should be treated for
ectoparasites before and throughout the rainy season. 2. Worm
burden is more common in rainy season. Therefore, deworming should be
done before the onset of rainy season. 3. Animal’s shed should
be free from water logging conditions as it may cause bacterial infections
especially mastitis. Daily disinfection of floor should be done. 4. Green
fodders should be fed to the animals after proper drying which will prevent
enteritis. 5. Animals should be allowed for grazing only during
sunny hours. 6. Concentrate feed should be stored in a clean, damp free
room to prevent mould attack
SMS: Rain: 27.11-01.12-30,25,45,50&60 mm. Maize – 40-45 DAS- Emamectin Benzoate 5 SG @4g for 10
litre of water. Pulse- continuous rain -pod may be harvested at physiological maturity - avoid sprouting.
Tirunelveli
Agro Advisory
Crop/ Stage / Activities Advisories
Ecosystem
Block level Thunderstorm with scattered heavy to isolated very heavy rain is
forecast. likely to occur on Day1 (27.11.21).
Thunderstorm with scattered heavy to isolated very heavy rain is
likely to occur on Day2 (28.11.21).
Thunderstorm with moderate rain is likely to occur at most places
on Day3 (29.11.21).
Thunderstorm with heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places
on Day4 (30.11.21).
Thunderstorm with light to moderate rain is likely to occur at a few
places on Day5 (01.12.21).
Day 1(27.11.2021) to Day 5(01.12.2021): Thunderstorm with lightning is
likely to occur at isolated places.

Irrigated crops Water management As moderate rainfall at most places is predicted for next five days.
Postponed the irrigation for coming five days.
Irrigated crops After 28th, based on the location specific weather, spraying of
pesticide and herbicide application may be practice.
Intercultural Mulching is recommended to increase infiltration, decreased runoff and
operation greater soil water availability.
Sugarcane All the stages High wind speed and heavy rainfall may damage the crop; hence
farmers are requested to provide support to bunch (propping).
Banana Bunch development High wind speed may damage the crop; hence farmers are requested to
and harvest stage provide support to bunch (propping).
Rice Nursery and Tillering In Nursery, Thrips was noticed. To control, Spray Monocrotophos
stage 36% SL 40 ml (or) Thiamethoxam 25% WG 4 g.
At Tillering stage, leaf folder is noticed (High humidity with night
temperature of <22.5oC). To control, Azadirachtin 0.03% 1000 ml
(or) Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC@ 150 g.
Continuous rainy days, intermittent drizzles, cloudy weather, low
night temperature less than 22oC and longer leaf wetness favours
blast incidence. Spray carbendazim 50WP @ 500 g/ha or
tricyclozole 75 WP @ 500 g/ha or metominostrobin 20 SC @ 500
ml/ha or Azoxystrobin 25 SC @ 500 ml/ha after observing initial
infection of the disease. Avoid excess nitrogen, apply N in three
split doses (50% as basal, 25% at tillering phase and 25% at
panicle initiation stage).
Coconut High wind speed and heavy rainfall may damage the crop; Drainage and
earthing up may be practiced to avoid lodging.
Maize 40-45 DAS If Fall army worm incidence noticed with the prevailed weather. To
control spray any one of the following insecticides / biopesticide (use
manually operated or battery-operated high-volume knapsack sprayer
only with a spray volume of 500 lit. /ha.) Emamectin Benzoate 5 SG
@4grams for 10 litre of water. or Spinetoram 11.7 SC @ 5 ml/10 lit or
Novaluron 10 EC @ 10 ml/10 lit.
40-60 DAS If Fall army worm incidence noticed with the prevailed weather. To
control spray any one of the following insecticides / biopesticide (use
manually operated or battery-operated high-volume knapsack sprayer
only with a spray volume of 500 lit. /ha.) Emamectin Benzoate 5 SG
@4grams for 10 litre of water. or Spinetoram 11.7 SC @ 5 ml/10 lit or
Novaluron 10 EC @ 10 ml/10 lit.
* Preference may be given to the chemical not applied during the
previous stage.
Pulses Vegetative stage Heavy rainfall followed by moderate temperature (24-27oC ), RH (60-
80%), low light. In absence of rainfall, high RH favours Powdery mildew
diseases.
To control Spray NSKE 5% or Neem oil 3% twice at 10 days interval from
initial disease appearance (or) Spray Carbendazim 500 g or wettable
sulphur 1500g/ha at initiation of the disease and 10 days later.
Cotton Vegetative stage High humidity; Intermittent rains; Moderate temperature of 25-28˚ C
favorable for Leaf blight. To control spray Mancozeb or Copper
oxychloride at 2kg/ha at the intimation of the disease. Two to three
sprays may be given at 15 days interval.
Chilli Vegetative stage Continues rain / high intensity rain result to water logged condition
Damping off may occur, to control following measures to be adopted.
Soil drenching with Copper oxychloride2.5g/litre. Symptoms - The
pathogen attacks the collar region of seedlings on the surface of soil.
The collar portion rots and ultimately the seedlings collapse and die.
Coconut All stages Rhinoceros beetle is noticed in the prevailed weather condition. To
control application of Mixture of neem seed kernal powder and sand
(1:2) @ 150 gm per tree, spray 250ml Metarrizhium culture + 750ml
water in manure pits to check the perpetuation of the pest.
For seedlings, apply Naphthalene balls 10.5 g (approx. three to four
balls) covered with fine sand, once in 45 days.
Livestock Goat Management practices for rainy season: 1. Animals should be treated
for ectoparasites before and throughout the rainy season. 2.
Worm burden is more common in rainy season. Therefore, deworming
should be done before the onset of rainy season. 3. Animal’s
shed should be free from water logging conditions as it may cause
bacterial infections especially mastitis. Daily disinfection of floor should
be done. 4. Green fodders should be fed to the animals after proper
drying which will prevent enteritis. 5. Animals should be allowed
for grazing only during sunny hours. 6. Concentrate feed should be
stored in a clean, damp free room to prevent mould attack
SMS: Rain: 27.11-01.12– 65,70,25,25&30 mm. Maize – 40-45 DAS- Emamectin Benzoate 5 SG @4g/10
litre. Rice- Nursery- Thrips- Monocrotophos 36% SL@40 ml. Tillering - leaf folder- Azadirachtin 0.03%@
1000 ml
Thoothukudi
Agromet Advisory
Crop/ Stage / Advisories
Ecosystem Activities
Block level Additional Information:
forecast. Thunderstorm with scattered heavy to isolated very heavy rain is likely to
occur on Day1 (27.11.21) and Day2 (28.11.21).
Thunderstorm with moderate rain is likely to occur at most places on Day3
(29.11.21).
Thunderstorm with heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places on Day4
(30.11.21).
on Day5 (01.12.21).
Day 1(27.11.2021) to Day 5(01.12.2021): Thunderstorm with lightning is likely to
occur at isolated places.
Irrigated Water As moderate rainfall at most places is predicted for next five days.
crops management
Postponed the irrigation for coming five days.
Fisherman Squally weather with wind speed reaching 40-50 Kmph gusting to 60 Kmph likely
warning over Comorin area, South Coastal Tamilnadu and Southwest Bay of Bengal on Day
1(26.11.2021) & Day 2(27.11.2021).
Fishermen are advised not venture into these areas.

Irrigated After 28th, based on the location specific weather, spraying of pesticide and
crops herbicide application may be practice.
Intercultural Mulching is recommended to increase infiltration, decreased runoff and greater
operation soil water availability.
Pulses Vegetative Heavy rainfall followed by moderate temperature (24-27oC ), RH (60-80%), low
stage light. In absence of rainfall, high RH favours Powdery mildew diseases.
To control Spray NSKE 5% or Neem oil 3% twice at 10 days interval from initial
disease appearance (or) Spray Carbendazim 500 g or wettable sulphur 1500g/ha at
initiation of the disease and 10 days later.
Maize 40-45 DAS Even though rainfall splash helps to control the pest incidence. Farmers are
advised to monitor the Fall army worm incidence regularly.
If Fall army worm incidence noticed with the prevailed weather. To control spray
any one of the following insecticides / biopesticide (use manually operated or
battery-operated high-volume knapsack sprayer only with a spray volume of 500
lit. /ha.) Emamectin Benzoate 5 SG @4grams for 10 litre of water. or Spinetoram
11.7 SC @ 5 ml/10 lit or Novaluron 10 EC @ 10 ml/10 lit..
Vegetative to Low temperature (21-33˚C); High relative humidity (90 per cent) and drizzling
tasseling stage Downy mildew / Crazy top chance for incidence. If noticed, Rogue out downy
mildew infected plants. Spray metalaxyl + mancozeb @ 1000 g.
Cotton Vegetative High humidity; Intermittent rains; Moderate temperature of 25-28˚ C favorable for
stage Leaf blight. To control spray Mancozeb or Copper oxychloride at 2kg/ha at the
intimation of the disease. Two to three sprays may be given at 15 days interval.
Sorghum Vegetative to Rain (30-50mm/week), Cool moist weather with free water on leaf, low
harvest stage night temperature favours leaf blight. To control spray mancozeb 2g/ litre.
Low temperature favours spore germination, rainy weather favours onset of
disease associated with late planting favours for Rust incidence, if notice
spray mancozeb @ 1 kg/ha. Repeat fungicidal application after 10 days.
Chilli Vegetative Continues rain / high intensity rain result to water logged condition Damping off
stage may occur, to control following measures to be adopted. Soil drenching with
Copper oxychloride2.5g/litre. Symptoms - The pathogen attacks the collar region
of seedlings on the surface of soil. The collar portion rots and ultimately the
seedlings collapse and die.
Livestock December Peste des petits ruminants – Goat and sheep -Very High Risk
month Disease Management measures: Vaccination of susceptible animals of above 3 months old
Risk Forecast age. Restriction on animal movement, strict biosecurity measures and proper
disposal of carcass.
Goat Management practices for rainy season: 1. Animals should be treated for
ectoparasites before and throughout the rainy season. 2. Worm burden is more
common in rainy season. Therefore, deworming should be done before the onset
of rainy season. 3. Animal’s shed should be free from water logging conditions as it
may cause bacterial infections especially mastitis. Daily disinfection of floor should
be done. 4. Green fodders should be fed to the animals after proper drying which
will prevent enteritis. 5. Animals should be allowed for grazing only during sunny
hours. 6. Concentrate feed should be stored in a clean, damp free room to prevent
mould attack
Coconut High wind speed may damage the crop; Drainage and earthing up may be
practiced to avoid lodging.
Fisheries Inland fish Farmers are advised to reduce the pond water level and the inlet may fix with 5-
and 15-mm wire mesh to avoid the entry of predatory fishes
Common Fish By viewing the rain forecast fish farmers the morning and evening feeding may be
delayed one hour. To avoid feed wastage, farmers are advised to feed the fishes
using feeding nets. Farmers are advised to avoid feeding of fungal infected feeds
during rainy season to avoid disease incidents in fishes.
SMS: Rain: 27.11 to 01.12 – 50,40,35,35&25 mm. Provide drainage facilities. Postponed the irrigation for
next five days. Avoid spraying of pesticide, herbicide and application of fertilizer. Fishermen are advised
not venture into these areas on 26 & 27.
Tamil Nadu
Next five Weather Thunderstorm with scattered heavy to isolated very heavy rain is likely to
days Warning occur over Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, Ramanathapuram,
Cuddalore, Tiruvannamalai, Chengalpattu, Villupuram and Kallakurichi
districts of Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with scattered heavy rain is likely to
occur over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Madurai, Thenkasi, Theni,
Dindigul and delta districts of Tamilnadu Puducherry and Karaikal area.
Thunderstorm with moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over rest
Tamilnadu on Day 1 (27.11.2021).
Thunderstorm with scattered heavy to isolated very heavy rain is likely to
occur over Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Thenkasi, Chennai, Tiruvallur,
Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts of Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with
scattered heavy rain is likely to occur over Kanyakumari, Ramanathapuram,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Coimbatore and Nilgiris districts of Tamilnadu.
Thunderstorm with moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over rest
Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area on Day 2 ( 28.11.2021).
Thunderstorm with scattered heavy to isolated very heavy rain is likely to
occur over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Villupuram
districts of Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with scattered heavy rain is likely to
occur over Ariyalur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Madurai and delta districts of Tamilnadu and Karaikal area. Thunderstorm
with moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over rest Tamilnadu and
Puducherry on Day 3(29.11.2021).
Thunderstorm with heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over
Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar, Kanyakumari,
Thenkasi, Madurai, Sivaganga, Pudukottai, Tiruvallur, Chennai, Nilgiris,
Coimbatore and Kancheepuram districts of Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with
moderate rain is also li kely to occur at most places over rest Tamilnadu,
Puducherry and Karaikal area on Day 4 (30.11.2021).
over Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area on Day 5 (01.12.2021).
HEAVY Day 1(27.11.2021): Scattered heavy to isolated very heavy rain is likely to
RAINFALL occur over Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, Ramanathapuram,
WARNING: Cuddalore, Tiruvannamalai, Chengalpattu, Villupuram and Kallakurichi
districts of Tamilnadu. Scattered heavy rain is also likely to occur over
Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Madurai, Thenkasi, Theni, Dindigul and
delta districts of Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area.
Day 2(28.11.2021): Scattered heavy to isolated very heavy rain is likely to
occur over Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Thenkasi, Chennai, Tiruvallur,
Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts of Tamilnadu. Scattered heavy rain
is also likely to occur over Kanyakumari, Ramanathapuram, Tiruchirapalli,
Karur, Coimbatore and Nilgiris districts of Tamilnadu.
Day 3(29.11.2021): Scattered heavy to isolated very heavy rain is likely to
occur over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and
Villupuram districts of Tamilnadu. Scattered heavy rain is also likely to occur
over Ariyalur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Madurai
and delta districts of Tamilnadu and Karaikal area.
Day 4(30.11.2021): Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over
Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi
Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar, Kanyakumari, Thenkasi, Madurai,
Sivaganga, Pudukottai, Tiruvallur Chennai, Nilgiris, Coimbatore and
Kancheepuram districts of Tamilnadu.
Thunderstorm Day 1(27.11.2021) to Day 5(01.12.2021): Thunderstorm with lightning is likely
Warning : to occur at isolated places over Tamil Nadu.
Extended • Week 1 (26.11.2021 to 02.12.2021): Active northeast monsoon
range of condition is likely over the southern peninsula regions of India in week 1.
forecast Above normal is predicted.
• Week 2 (03.12.2021 to 09.12.2021): Mostly weak northeast monsoon
rainfall likely in week 2. Below normal rainfall is predicted.
Salem
Weather Advisory Bulletin for livestock, poultry and agro advisory

Livestock, Stage Weather advisory
Poultry and
Crop
Agro advisory from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dharmapuri :
Currently, farmers can cultivate maize, sorghum, algae,
Crops Sowing groundnut, and legumes in their garden by ploughing
the land using the rains.
For the mangment of stem weevil apply .FYM 25 t/ha
and 250 kg/ha of neem cake as basal. Seed treatment
with chlorpyriphos 20EC @ 10ml/kg of seed +
Cotton Vegetative
drenching collar region with chlorpyriphos 50 EC @
1200 ml/ha on 15 and 30 days after sowing + Earthing
up.
Brinjal- Shoot and Fruit borer. Remove the affected
terminal shoot showing boreholes and affected fruits
and destroy.Install pheromone trap@12/ha. Neem
seed kernel extract (NSKE) 5 % orSpray any one of the
Brinjal Vegetative
following chemicals starting from one month after
planting at 15 days interval Azadirachtin 1.0% EC @ 3.0
ml/lt or Emamectin benzoate 5 % SG @ 4 g/10 lit. or
Flubendiamide 20 WDG @ 7.5 g/10 lit.
In rice for the management of rice leaffolder:Release
Trichogrammachilonisthrice (at 37, 44, 51 days after
transplanting) @ 1,00,000/ha (5cc) each Spray any one
Paddy Vegetative of the following insecticides per ha:Acephate 95 % SG
590 g . Azadirachtin 0.03% 1000 ml. Chlorantraniliprole
18.5% SC 150 . Flubendiamide 39.35% M/M SC 50 g.
Thiamethoxam 25% WG 100 g
Excessive humidity with cloudy weather may create
favorable conditions for sap-sucking insects. Spray
Turmeric Vegetative
pesticides like quinalphos 0.025% to prevent leaf blight
in turmeric.
To prevent the occurrence of Foot and Mouth disease
in cattle during rainy season,Affected animals should
Livestock General
be segregated from healthy animals.Lime powder
should be sprinkled around the shed. Measures should
be taken to prevent stagnation of water in cattle
shed.Animals should be vaccinated against Foot and
mouth disease at 6 months interval.Calves should not
be allowed to suckle milk from affected cattle.
Measures should be taken to prevent wetting of litter
material in poultry house. If wet litter is found lime
Poultry General powder should be sprinkled and mixed with litter
material which absorbs the moisture as well as acts as
disinfectant.
Namakkal
Weather Advisory Bulletin for livestock, poultry and agriculture

Livestock,
poultry & Stage Weather advisory
Crop
For the next four days in Namakkal and its surrounding areas, weather of
generally cloudy with heavy rain at one or two places reduced day duration with
low light will prevail. Further, low day temperature and relative humidity (90%)
will be higher. This weather will predispose birds to increase their feed intake
resulting in expanded shell due to increase in egg size by 1 – 2 gram which will
Poultry General
eventually show up breakage. Day light reduction results in vitamin D3
requirement to be more. Hence, egg shell problems will be there and to avoid
that, supplementation of extra vitamin D3 @ 200 – 300 IU/kg of feed is
recommended for the next two months. Vitamin A D3 in water can also be tried
along with enhanced feed supplementation.
Ethno-veterinary treatment for Foot and Mouth Disease
Oral medicine for Foot and Mouth Disease
Symptoms of foot & mouth disease include increased salivation with blisters in
the mouth, inability to eat anything due to mouth ulcers and blisters on the
hoofs. For infected cows, soak grind cumin (10 grams), fenugreek (10 grams) and
pepper (10 grams) in water for a while and ground it into a paste. Then add
turmeric powder (10 grams), garlic (4 pieces), jaggery (100 grams) and grind
again. Add grated coconut (10 gram ) and mash by hand. Give this paste three
Livestock General
times a day for 5 days orally. This quantity is enough for one cow or two calves or
four goats.
Topical medicine for Foot and Mouth Disease
Garlic (10 pieces), turmeric powder (10 grams), Indian Nettle (10 leaves), henna
(10 leaves), neem (10 leaves) are finely ground and boiled in 1 liter of castor oil to
cure topical ulcers in FMD affected cattle. Apply on the sore spot until it heals.
There will be sores between the hoofs and maggots in it. After cleaning and
removing them, apply the prepared medicine topically.
Poultry Disease Diagnosis and Surveillance Laboratory, Namakkal
Post mortem observations in the birds brought for diagnosis at Poultry Disease
Diagnosis and Surveillance Laboratory, VC & RI, Namakkal revealed death of
Poultry Commercial
birds due to Necrotic enteritis, Coccidiosis and Wing rot infection. Hence, farmers
birds
are advised to test feed ingredients for Clostridia, Staphylococcus, and E. coli load
and follow appropriate feed management measures.
Also, farmers are advised to use toxin binders in feed ingredients and during rainy
season rectify the rainwater leakage in the poultry farm and feed mills.
Agro advisory from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Namakkal :
Farmers are requested to avoid soil application and foliar application of nutrients,
agro chemicals due to heavy rain.
Crops General
Farmers are requested to provide good drainage facility to already planted trees
and plants to avoid water logging due to heavy rain.
Dharmapuri

Livestock, Stage Weather advisory
Poultry and
Crop
Agro advisory from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dharmapuri :
During this season Peste des Petitis Ruminants PPR in goat,
Livestock Goats
vaccination is suggested during this time.
In cucurbiteaceae crops to control powdery mildew disease
cucurbits Vegetative
spraying of carbendazim @ 2g/lit is advised.
The management of zing deficiency in rice:
Remove the excess rain water stagnated in the field.
Foliar spraying of ZnSo4 @ 5g/lit.
During monsoon time application of nitrogen and
Paddy Vegetative potassium should be avoided.
Prevailing environment condition is conducive for rhizome
rot in turmeric ,to prevent the disease, spraying of
mancozeb @3g/lit (or) making proper irrigation channel is
advised.
Management of Foot and mouth disease in cattle
Ingredients:
Cumin - 10g
Fenugreek- 10g
Pepper - 10g
Turmeric powder - 10g
Garlic - 4 Nos.
Coconut - 1 No.
Jaggery - 120g
Livestock Cattle
Procedure:
- Soak cumin, fenugreek, Turmeric powder, Garlic, Jaggery
and pepper in water for 20-30 mins
- Grind the soaked ingredients into a fine paste
- Grate 1 full coconut and mix it with the grinded mixture
using hands
Method of use:
- Apply the mixture in the mouth, tongue and also inner
corners of the mouth for 3 times per day for 3-5 days. For
effective result use freshly prepared mixture only.
Krishnagiri

Livestock,
poultry & Stage Weather advisory
Crop
For the next four days in Namakkal and its surrounding areas, weather of
generally cloudy with heavy rain at one or two places reduced day duration with
low light will prevail. Further, low day temperature and relative humidity (90%)
will be higher. This weather will predispose birds to increase their feed intake
resulting in expanded shell due to increase in egg size by 1 – 2 gram which will
Poultry General
eventually show up breakage. Day light reduction results in vitamin D3
requirement to be more. Hence, egg shell problems will be there and to avoid
that, supplementation of extra vitamin D3 @ 200 – 300 IU/kg of feed is
recommended for the next two months. Vitamin A D3 in water can also be tried
along with enhanced feed supplementation.
Ethno-veterinary treatment for Foot and Mouth Disease
Oral medicine for Foot and Mouth Disease
Symptoms of foot & mouth disease include increased salivation with blisters in
the mouth, inability to eat anything due to mouth ulcers and blisters on the
hoofs. For infected cows, soak grind cumin (10 grams), fenugreek (10 grams) and
pepper (10 grams) in water for a while and ground it into a paste. Then add
turmeric powder (10 grams), garlic (4 pieces), jaggery (100 grams) and grind
again. Add grated coconut (10 gram ) and mash by hand. Give this paste three
Livestock General
times a day for 5 days orally. This quantity is enough for one cow or two calves or
four goats.
Topical medicine for Foot and Mouth Disease
Garlic (10 pieces), turmeric powder (10 grams), Indian Nettle (10 leaves), henna
(10 leaves), neem (10 leaves) are finely ground and boiled in 1 liter of castor oil to
cure topical ulcers in FMD affected cattle. Apply on the sore spot until it heals.
There will be sores between the hoofs and maggots in it. After cleaning and
removing them, apply the prepared medicine topically.
Poultry Disease Diagnosis and Surveillance Laboratory, Namakkal
Post mortem observations in the birds brought for diagnosis at Poultry Disease
Diagnosis and Surveillance Laboratory, VC & RI, Namakkal revealed death of
birds due to Necrotic enteritis, Coccidiosis and Wing rot infection. Hence, farmers
Poultry Commercial are advised to test feed ingredients for Clostridia, Staphylococcus, and E. coli load
birds and follow appropriate feed management measures.
Also, farmers are advised to use toxin binders in feed ingredients and during rainy
season rectify the rainwater leakage in the poultry farm and feed mills.
Agro advisory from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Namakkal :
Farmers are requested to avoid soil application and foliar application of nutrients,
agro chemicals due to heavy rain.
Crops General
Farmers are requested to provide good drainage facility to already planted trees
and plants to avoid water logging due to heavy rain.
Karaikal
During next five days, the sky will be cloudy. Moderate to heavy rain is likely to occur at many places
from 27th November to 01st December. The temperature range is expected to be around 24°C - 29°C.
Relative humidity range is expected to be around 75-90%. The wind speed is expected to be 08-12 km
per hour and the wind will be mostly from north north east direction. The extended forecast from 01st
to 07th December, rainfall (5.74 mm) will be above normal, maximum temperature (28.91°C) and
minimum temperature (21.64 °C) will be normal.
Weather based Agro-Advisories.
Provide drainage facility to paddy, vegetable crops and orchard crops to avoid water logging in fields.
Avoid fertilizer, herbicide and pesticide application.
SMS: Provide adequate drainage facilities to all crops.
Puducherry
During next five days, the sky will be cloudy. Moderate rain is likely to occur at many places from 27th
November to 01st December. The temperature range is expected to be around 23°C - 30°C. Relative
humidity range is expected to be around 75-90%. The wind speed is expected to be 08-12 km per hour
and the wind will be mostly from north north east direction. The extended forecast from 01st to 07th
December, rainfall (5.74 mm) will be above normal, maximum temperature (28.91°C) and minimum
temperature (21.64 °C) will be normal.
Weather based Agro-Advisories.
Provide drainage facility to paddy, vegetable crops and orchard crops to avoid water logging in fields.
Avoid fertilizer, herbicide and pesticide application.
SMS: Provide adequate drainage facilities to all crops.
BLOCK LEVEL FORECAST
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI District
ANDANALLUR, LALGUDI, MANACHANELLUR, MANAPPARAI, MANIKANDAM, MARUNGAPURI, MUSIRI,

PULLAMBADI, TATTAYYANGARPETTAI, THIRUVERAMBUR, THOTTIAM, TURAIYUR, UPPILIAPURAM &
VAIYAMPATTI Blocks
Tamilnadu’s average rainfall is likely to be increase than the normal during this week (01.12.2021 to
07.12.2021) From 3.74 mm to 5.74 mm. Light to moderate rainfall will be expected in the forthcoming
days, proper drainage may be provided to all the crops to avoid water logging condition.

RICE During the time of rain decreases, the harvesting stage paddy crop should be
harvested by harvest machine and harvested paddy should be kept at a moisture
content of 14%.
SUGARCANE Light to moderate rainfall will be expected in the forthcoming days, proper drainage
may be provided for avoid water logging condition. It prevents from the rot diseases.
rieties)
Light to heavy rainfall with wind will expected in forthcoming days so farmers are
BANANA advised to save the banana crop by using stacking method with casuarina poles.
Due to prevailing weather tuber rot may occur in tapioca. To control tuber rot, avoid
TAPIOCA water stagnation and make proper drainage facility and drench the spot with copper
oxychloride @ 2.5 gm / ltr.
Due to prevailing weather Pythium Root Rot incidence may occur in onion, To control
ONION this disease, if after sprouting, apply trichoderma viride @ 2.5 kg/ha
with FYM by soil application. if not yet started sowing treat the bulbs with thiram or
captan @ 4 g/kg.
Stock(Varieties)
Pneumonia in goats – Fever, Respiratory distress, Mucous discharge from nostril,
GOAT Reduced feed intake & Weight gain and Cough. Remedial measures: Provide clean
water and ventilated house.
COW Present weather is conducive for the initiation of foot and mouth disease in dairy
animals and cattle. All farmers must vaccinate the animals to control the disease.
s)
Considering the rainfall and high relative humidity of both morning and evening, dry
CHICKEN feed may be provided to the poultry against aflatoxin contamination. Against
mosquito breeding, water stagnation must be avoided in poultry sheds.
Others (Soil /
Preparation)
(Varieties)
Light to moderate rainfall will be expected in the forthcoming days so, avoid and don’t
GENERAL spray any chemicals to crop and better to spray chemicals at the time of no rain.
ADVICE
GENERAL To know the precaution of thunder and lightning, download DAMINI app and use it
ADVICE wisely.
NILGIRIS DISTRICT
Coonoor, Gudalur, Kotagiri and Ooty Blocks
Agro Advisory
Crop Stage Advisory
General All stage An expected heavy rainfall at isolated places over the district. Avoid
irrigation, intercultural operation and application of plant protection
measures and fertilizers to the standing crops. Harvest the matured crop
Vegetable crops Vegetative Apply fungicides like pseudomonas fluorescens 10ml per litter of water to
avoid fungal disease’s spread in the field.
Foliar spray of 100 ppm salicylic acid should be taken up in the existing
field with standing crops for increasing stem reserve utilization under high
moisture stress during rainy times.
Banana crop Developed Propping against the wind direction to avoid damage.
stage
Pear tree Developed In perennial tree, Prune the tree to reduce biomass and to get good
stage aeration.
Cattle Milking Due to heavy rainfall, do not allow the animals to graze outside, standing
near the trees or electric poles. Provide adequate dry feed/fodder and
drinking water.
SMS advisory
In the next five days heavy rainfall is expected, Avoid irrigation, intercultural operation and application
of plant protection measures and fertilizers to the standing crops. Harvest the matured crop
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जिला स्तर तजिलनाडु के जलए कृ जि िौसि सलाहकार बुलटे िन

For the period 0830 IST, 26th November 2021 to

DDGM, Regional Meteorological Centre, India Meteorological Department,

Northeastern Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore

Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur,

Southern Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli and

8 Hilly zone Nilgiris Ooty

9 Coastal Zone Karaikal and Pondicherry Karaikal

Spatial distribution of Rainfall

Dry 24.11.21 Puducherry

Chief Amounts of Rainfall (in cms):-

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

To cultivate grafted Mango in December using expected rainfall, the

Live Live Stock Specific Advisory

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

Wind speed of 5-18 kmph is predicted for next five days

Fishermen are advised not venture into these areas.

Weather Advisory Bulletin for livestock, poultry and agro advisory

Weather Advisory Bulletin for livestock, poultry and agriculture

Weather Advisory Bulletin for livestock, poultry and agriculture

Weather Advisory Bulletin for livestock, poultry and agriculture

BLOCK LEVEL FORECAST

ANDANALLUR, LALGUDI, MANACHANELLUR, MANAPPARAI, MANIKANDAM, MARUNGAPURI, MUSIRI,

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

Coonoor, Gudalur, Kotagiri and Ooty Blocks

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