जिला स्तर तमिलनाडु के मलए कृषि िौसि सलाहकार बुलेटिन

DISTRICT LEVEL
Agro meteorological Advisory Bulletin for the state of
Tamil Nadu Bulletin No. 098/2022

For the period 0830 IST, 09th December 2022 to

0830 IST, 14th December 2022
Issued on Friday, 09th December 2022
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, Tiruvarur,

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 06.12.22 to 08.12.22 for the
State of Tamilnadu & Puducherry

Temperature:
Maximum Temperature of range 27oC – 33oC prevailed over the state. Kodaikanal
and Uthagamandalam recorded Maximum temperature range 14oC – 21oC during
the period.

Minimum temperature of range 17oC - 26oC prevailed over the State. Kodaikanal
and Uthagamandalam recorded Minimum temperature of range 06oC - 08oC during
the same period.

Spatial distribution of Rainfall

Spatial distribution of Rainfall Date Area

Widespread (Most places) -- --
Fairly widespread (Many -- Tamil Nadu
places)
Scattered (Few Places) -- Puducherry
Isolated (One or Two Places) 06.12.22 , 07.12.22 & 08.12.22 Tamil Nadu

Dry 06.12.22 , 07.12.22 & 08.12.22 Puducherry

Chief Amounts of Rainfall (in cms):-

06.12.22 : Kodumudiyaru Dam (dist Tirunelveli), Nalumukku (dist Tirunelveli),

Nambiyar Dam (dist Tirunelveli) 3 each, Ramanathapuram (dist Ramanathapuram),
Oothu (dist Tirunelveli), Gadana Dam (dist Tirunelveli) 2 each, Chittar (dist
Kanyakumari), Manjolai (dist Tirunelveli), Kakkachi (dist Tirunelveli), Sivalogam (dist
Kanyakumari), Rameswaram (dist Ramanathapuram), Ramanadhi Dam (dist
Tirunelveli), Papanasam (dist Tirunelveli), Tirunelveli AWS (dist Tirunelveli) 1 each.

07.12.22 : Nil

08.12.22 : Nil
(NORMALISED DIFFERENCE VEGETATION INDEX)
(Percentage Departure of Rainfall)
TAMILNADU DISTRICTS
WEEK ENDING 07.12.2022
PERIOD FROM 01.10.2022 TO 07.12.2022
DISTRICT LEVEL ENSEMBLE WEATHER FORECASTISSUED ON: 09.12.2022
VALID FOR THE NEXT 5 DAYS
 District-wise Agromet Advisories

Chennai
SMS Advisory:
(10.12.22-11.12.22)Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over
Tiruvallur,Chennai,Ranipet,Kancheepuram,Chengalpattu,Tiruvannamalai,Villupuram,
Kallakurichi,Cuddalore,Vellore,Tirupattur and Krishnagiri districts of Tamilnadu.

Livestock Advisory
Under the prevailing weather condition To prevent the incident of pneumonia and rhinitis of calfs and
kids they should be protected against cold drafts
Dairy cows/buffaloes in the advanced stages of pregnancy should be shifted to calving pen which is kept
damp free and clean
The drinking water must be heated to body temperature so as to prevent cold stress in livestock, which
would have an impact on production
The top layer of sand (10cm) of goat housing must be replaced with a new sand in every six month as to
prevent parasitic infestation.
The side wall of young livestock must be shielded with ganny bag or sheet to prevent cold draft attack.
Due to the conducine weather the rabbit may be let out for breeding under colony mating and individual
mating.
The surplus of fooder may be preserved as silage for using summer.
The mortality in piglets for winter season may be prevented using heaters at appropriate temperature.
The livestock should not be allowed for gracing in early hours of morning to avoid fluke infestations.
The sheep may be allowed for breeding during this season.

Chennai Block level

General Advisory:
From extended range forecast Above normal rainfall, normal maximum temperature and
minimumtemperature expected for the period of 14.12.2022 to 20.12.2022 over Tamil Nadu.

SMS Advisory:
10.12.22-11.12.22)Heavy to very heavy rain is
Tiruvallur,Chennai,Ranipet,Kancheepuram,Chengalpattu,Tiruvannamalai,Villupuram,
Kallakurichi,Cuddalore,Vellore,Tirupattur and Krishnagiri districts of TN

Live Stock Specific Advisory:

Live Live Stock Specific Advisory
Stock(Varieties)

COW 2. Dairy cows/buffaloes in the advanced stages of pregnancy should be shifted to

calving pen which is kept damp free and clean 3. The drinking water must be heated
to body temperature so as to prevent cold stress in livestock, which would have an
 impact on production

GOAT 4. The top layer of sand (10cm) of goat housing must be replaced with a new sand in
every six month as to prevent parasitic infestation. 5. The side wall of young livestock
must be shielded with ganny bag or sheet to prevent cold draft attack.

RABBIT 6. Due to the conducine weather the rabbit may be let out for breeding under colony
mating and individual mating.

PIG 8. The mortality in piglets for winter season may be prevented using heaters at
appropriate temperature.

SHEEP 10. The sheep may be allowed for breeding during this season.

Kancheepuram

SMS Advisory:

(10.12.22-11.12.22)Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over

Tiruvallur,Chennai,Ranipet,Kancheepuram,Chengalpattu,Tiruvannamalai,Villupuram,
Kallakurichi,Cuddalore,Vellore,Tirupattur and Krishnagiri districts of Tamilnadu.

Livestock Advisory:

Under the prevailing weather condition To prevent the incident of pneumonia and rhinitis of calfs and
kids they should be protected against cold drafts
Dairy cows/buffaloes in the advanced stages of pregnancy should be shifted to calving pen which is kept
damp free and clean
The drinking water must be heated to body temperature so as to prevent cold stress in livestock, which
would have an impact on production
The top layer of sand (10cm) of goat housing must be replaced with a new sand in every six month as to
prevent parasitic infestation.
The side wall of young livestock must be shielded with ganny bag or sheet to prevent cold draft attack.
Due to the conducine weather the rabbit may be let out for breeding under colony mating and individual
mating.
The surplus of fooder may be preserved as silage for using summer.
The mortality in piglets for winter season may be prevented using heaters at appropriate temperature.
The livestock should not be allowed for gracing in early hours of morning to avoid fluke infestations.
The sheep may be allowed for breeding during this season.

Agricultural 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.
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.

Banana:
Farmers are advised to prop their banana aged above five months to avoid crop lodging.

Villupuram

SMS Advisory:
(10.12.22-11.12.22)Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over
Tiruvallur,Chennai,Ranipet,Kancheepuram,Chengalpattu,Tiruvannamalai,Villupuram,
Kallakurichi,Cuddalore,Vellore,Tirupattur and Krishnagiri districts of Tamilnadu.

Livestock Advisory:
Under the prevailing weather condition To prevent the incident of pneumonia and rhinitis of calfs and
kids they should be protected against cold drafts

Dairy cows/buffaloes in the advanced stages of pregnancy should be shifted to calving pen which is kept
damp free and clean
The drinking water must be heated to body temperature so as to prevent cold stress in livestock, which
would have an impact on production
The top layer of sand (10cm) of goat housing must be replaced with a new sand in every six month as to
prevent parasitic infestation.
The side wall of young livestock must be shielded with ganny bag or sheet to prevent cold draft attack.
Due to the conducine weather the rabbit may be let out for breeding under colony mating and individual
mating.
The surplus of fooder may be preserved as silage for using summer.
The mortality in piglets for winter season may be prevented using heaters at appropriate temperature.
The livestock should not be allowed for gracing in early hours of morning to avoid fluke infestations.
The sheep may be allowed for breeding during this season.

Agricultural advisory

Rice:
Since rainfall is expected, farmers are advised to provide adequate drainage facilities in the fields to
avoid water stagnation and farmers are advised to repair the water channels, farm ponds and other
water bodies to harvest the rain water.
Light to moderate rainfall expected on forthcoming days, so farmers are advice to harvest mature crop
and store harvest crop in godowns or cover with tarpolin
Banana:
High wind speed expected sometimes, so farmers are advised to prop the sugarcane and banana crops.
 Villupuram Block level

Chinnaselam, Gingee, Kallakurichi, Kallrayan hill, Kana,

Kandamangalam, Koliyanur, Mailam, Marakanam, Melmalayanur,
Mugaiyur, Olakkur, Rishivandiyam, Sankarapuram, Thirukovilur,
Thirunavalur, Thiruvenainallur, Thiyagadurgam, Ulundurpet, Vallam,
Vanur, Vikravandi Blocks

General Advisory:

From extended range forecast above normal rainfall, normal maximum temperature and minimum
temperature expected for the period of 14.12.2022 to 20.12.2022 over Tamil Nadu.

SMS Advisory:

10.12.22-11.12.22)Heavy to very heavy rain is

Tiruvallur,Chennai,Ranipet,Kancheepuram,Chengalpattu,Tiruvannamalai,Villupuram,
Kallakurichi,Cuddalore,Vellore,Tirupattur and Krishnagiri districts of TN

Crop Specific Advisory:

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory
1. Since rainfall is expected, farmers are advised to provide adequate drainage facilities
RICE in the fields to avoid water stagnation and farmers are advised to repair the water
channels, farm ponds and other water bodies to harvest the rain water. 2. Rainfall
expected on forthcoming days, so farmers are advice to harvest mature crop and store
harvest crop in godowns or cover with tarpolin.

Horticulture Specific Advisory:

Horticulture(Varieties) Horticulture Specific Advisory

BANANA 3. Very high wind speed expected sometimes, so farmers are advised to prop the
sugarcane and banana crops.

Live Stock Specific Advisory:

Live Live Stock Specific Advisory

Stock(Varieties)
1. Protect the dairy cows and calves from rain. 2. Protect dry paddy straw and
COW sorghum straw from raining and subsequent fungal contamination. 3. Clean the
udder with water before and during milking. Treat the animal if there is mastitis,
deteriorated milk from udder.
 Tiruvannamalai

SMS Advisory:
(10.12.22-11.12.22)Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over
Tiruvallur,Chennai,Ranipet,Kancheepuram,Chengalpattu,Tiruvannamalai,Villupuram,
Kallakurichi,Cuddalore,Vellore,Tirupattur and Krishnagiri districts of Tamilnadu.

Livestock Advisory:
Under the prevailing weather condition To prevent the incident of pneumonia and rhinitis of calfs and
kids they should be protected against cold drafts
Dairy cows/buffaloes in the advanced stages of pregnancy should be shifted to calving pen which is kept
damp free and clean
The drinking water must be heated to body temperature so as to prevent cold stress in livestock, which
would have an impact on production
The top layer of sand (10cm) of goat housing must be replaced with a new sand in every six month as to
prevent parasitic infestation.
The side wall of young livestock must be shielded with ganny bag or sheet to prevent cold draft attack.
Due to the conducine weather the rabbit may be let out for breeding under colony mating and individual
mating.
The surplus of fooder may be preserved as silage for using summer.
The mortality in piglets for winter season may be prevented using heaters at appropriate temperature.
The livestock should not be allowed for gracing in early hours of morning to avoid fluke infestations.
The sheep may be allowed for breeding during this season.

Agricultural advisory

Rice:
Since rain is anticipated, provide drainage for the rice field. To avoid fertilizer application, insecticides or
pesticides spray and postpond irrigation.

Banana:
High wind speed (>10 kmph) is expected on forthcoming days, so prop up 5 month old banana trees

Tiruvannamalai Block level

Anukkavur, Chengam, Arani, Chetput, Cheyyar, Jawadhu Hill,

Kalasapakkam, Keelpennathur, Pernamallur, Polur, Pudupalayam,
Thandrampet, Thellar, Tiruvannamalai, Thurinjapuram, Vandavasi,
Verbakkam, West Arani Blocks

General Advisory:

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 14.12.2022 to 20.12.2022. Postpone
intercultural operations, plant protection measures and fertilizer application.
SMS Advisory:

10.12.22-11.12.22)Heavy to very heavy rain is

Tiruvallur,Chennai,Ranipet,Kancheepuram,Chengalpattu,Tiruvannamalai,Villupuram,
Kallakurichi,Cuddalore,Vellore,Tirupattur and Krishnagiri districts of TN

Crop Specific Advisory:

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

RICE Since rain is anticipated, provide drainage facility in the rice field. To avoid fertilizer
application, insecticides or pesticides spray and postpond irrigation.

Horticulture Specific Advisory:

Horticulture(Varieties) Horticulture Specific Advisory

BANANA High wind speed (>10 kmph) is expected on forthcoming days. So, provide staking
to five months old banana trees.

Live Stock Specific Advisory:

Live Live Stock Specific Advisory

Stock(Varieties)
Keep the livestock inside during rainfall. Keep fodder at safer place to avoid
COW spoilage from rainfall. Provide warm drinking water to livestock to maintain body
temperature to prevent cold stress.
GOAT Do not allow goat/sheep to graze outside during rain.

Tiruvallur
General Advisory:
From extended range forecast normal rainfall, maximum temperature and minimum temperature
expected for the period of 30.10.2022 to 05.11.2022 over Tamil Nadu.

SMS Advisory:
Very light to heavy rainfall may be expected for forthcoming days, farmers are advised to avoid spraying
and fertilizer application.

Crop Specific Advisory:

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

RICE Since rain is anticipated, provide drainage for the rice field and avoid fertilizer
application, insecticides or pesticides spray.
SUGARCANE High wind speed (>10 kmph) is expected on forthcoming days, Provide propping for
sugar cane crop to avoid lodging.

Horticulture Specific Advisory:

Horticulture(Varieties) Horticulture Specific Advisory

BANANA High wind speed (>10 kmph) is expected on forthcoming days, so prop up 5
month old banana trees.

Live Stock Specific Advisory:

Live Live Stock Specific Advisory

Stock(Varieties)
1. Protect the dairy cows and calves from rain. 2. Protect dry paddy straw and sorghum
COW straw from raining and subsequent fungal contamination. 3. Clean the udder with
water before and during milking. Treat the animal if there is mastitis, deteriorated milk
from udder.

Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory:

Others (Soil /
Land Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory
Preparation)
(Varieties)
Cyclonic Storm “Mandous”over Southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a Severe
Cyclonic Storm in the evening of 09th December 2022. It moved west-northwestwards
and weakened into a Cyclonic Storm and lay centered at 0830 hours IST of today, the
GENERAL 09th December, 2022 over Southwest Bay of Bengal off north Tamil Nadu & Puducherry
ADVICE coasts near latitude 11.1°N and longitude 81.5°E, about 280 km north of Trincomalee (Sri
Lanka), 230 km northeast of Jaffna (Sri Lanka), 180 km east-northeast of Karaikal and
about 260 km south- southeast of Chennai. It is very likely to move nearly
northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra
Pradesh coasts between Puducherry and Sriharikota around Mamallapuram
(Mahabalipuram) as a Cyclonic Storm with a maximum
sustained wind speed of 65-75 kmph gusting to 85 kmph during midnight of today, the
09th December to early hours of tomorrow, the 10th December.
 Yesterday’s Cyclonic Storm “Mandous” pronounced as “Man¬Dous” over Southwest Bay
of Bengal intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm in the evening of 09th December 2022.
It moved west-northwestwards and weakened into a Cyclonic Storm and lay centered at
GENERAL 0830 hours IST of today, the 09th December, 2022 over Southwest Bay of Bengal off
ADVICE north Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts near latitude 11.1°N and longitude 81.5°E, about
280 km north of Trincomalee (Sri Lanka), 230 km northeast of Jaffna (Sri Lanka), 180 km
east¬northeast of Karaikal and about 260 km south¬southeast of Chennai. It is very likely
to move nearly northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining
south Andhra Pradesh coasts between Puducherry and Sriharikota around
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) as a Cyclonic Storm with a maximum sustained wind
speed of 65-75 kmph gusting to 85 kmph during midnight of today, the 09th December
to early hours of tomorrow, the 10th December.
AGRI FIELD Due to high wind speed lodging of trees may be occur, farmers are advised to
immediately clear the lodged trees from the field.

Vellore

General Advisory:
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 14.12.2022 to 20.12.2022. Postpone
intercultural operations, plant protection measures and fertilizer application.

SMS Advisory:
Very light to heavy rainfall may be expected on forthcoming days. Hence, farmers are advised to provide
adequate drainage for crops.

Crop Specific Advisory:

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

RICE Since rain is anticipated, provide drainage facility in the rice field. To avoid fertilizer
application, insecticides or pesticides spray and postpond irrigation.
SUGARCANE Provide detrashing and propping to early season planted sugarcane against lodging due
to anticipated heavy windspeed.

Horticulture Specific Advisory:

Horticulture(Varieties) Horticulture Specific Advisory

BANANA High wind speed (>10 kmph) is expected on forthcoming days. So, provide staking
to five months old banana trees.

Live Stock Specific Advisory:

Live Live Stock Specific Advisory
Stock(Varieties)
Keep the livestock inside during rainfall. Keep fodder at safer place to avoid spoilage
COW from rainfall. Provide warm drinking water to livestock to maintain body temperature
to prevent cold stress.
GOAT Do not allow goat/sheep to graze outside during rain.

Poultry Specific Advisory:

Poultry(Varieties) Poultry Specific Advisory

Respiratory distress and cold may due to raining and chillness. So give ENROCIN BH
HEN 1ml per litre of drinking water for four days. Use litter highly absorbent and dry
rapidly. Moisture content of litter within 25 to 30 % . If more than 40% remove wet
litter and replace dry litter materials or stack 1 kg lime powder per 10 square meters
of floor and wracking to be done. Keep curtain around shed in care of brooding.

Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory:

Others (Soil
/ Land Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory
Preparation)
(Varieties)
Yesterday’s Cyclonic Storm “Mandous” pronounced as “Man¬Dous” over Southwest
Bay of Bengal intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm in the evening of 09th December
2022. It moved west-northwestwards and weakened into a Cyclonic Storm and lay
centered at 0830 hours IST of today, the 09th December, 2022 over Southwest Bay of
Bengal off north Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts near latitude 11.1°N and longitude
81.5°E, about 280 km north of Trincomalee (Sri Lanka), 230 km northeast of Jaffna (Sri
Lanka), 180 km east¬northeast of Karaikal and about 260 km south¬southeast of
GENERAL
Chennai. It is very likely to move nearly
ADVICE
northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra
Pradesh coasts between Puducherry and Sriharikota around Mamallapuram
(Mahabalipuram) as a
Cyclonic Storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 65-75 kmph gusting to 85
kmph during midnight of today, the 09th December to early hours of tomorrow, the
10th December. Under its influence heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at
isolated places over Tiruvallur, Chennai, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Tiruvannamalai,
Kallakurichi and Cuddalore districts of Tamilnadu on 9th. Heavy to very heavy rain with
thunderstorm & lightning is likely to occur at isolated places over Tiruvallur,
Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri and
Dharmapuri districts of Tamilnadu on 10th December 2022.
 Cuddalore

General Advisory:
From extended range forecast above normal rainfall, normal maximum temperature and minimum
temperature expected for the period of 14.12.2022 to 20.12.2022 over Tamil Nadu.

SMS Advisory:
Heavy rainfall with very heavy wind speed expected on forthcoming days, farmers are advised to avoid
spraying and fertilizer application.

Live Stock Specific Advisory:

Live Live Stock Specific Advisory

Stock(Varieties)
1. Protect the dairy cows and calves from rain. 2. Protect dry paddy straw and sorghum
COW straw from raining and subsequent fungal contamination. 3. Clean the udder with
water before and during milking. Treat the animal if there is mastitis, deteriorated milk
from udder.

Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory:

Others (Soil /
Land Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory
Preparation)
(Varieties)
Cyclonic Storm “Mandous” pronounced as “Man-Dous” over Southwest Bay of Bengal
intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm in the evening of 09th December 2022. It moved
west-northwestwards and weakened into a Cyclonic Storm and lay centered at 0830
GENERAL hours IST of today, the 09th December, 2022 over Southwest Bay of Bengal off north
ADVICE Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts near latitude 11.1°N and longitude 81.5°E, about 280
km north of Trincomalee (Sri Lanka), 230 km northeast of Jaffna (Sri Lanka), 180 km east-
northeast of Karaikal and about 260 km south-southeast of Chennai. It is very likely to
move nearly northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining
south Andhra Pradesh coasts between Puducherry and Sriharikota around
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) as a Cyclonic Storm with a maximum sustained wind
speed of 65-75 kmph gusting to 85 kmph during midnight of today, the 09th December
to early hours of tomorrow, the 10th December.
1. Since rainfall is expected, farmers are advised to provide adequate drainage facilities
GENERAL in the fields to avoid water stagnation and farmers are advised to repair the water
ADVICE channels, farm ponds and other water bodies to harvest the rain water. 2. Rainfall
expected on forthcoming days, so farmers are advice to harvest mature crop and store
harvest crop in godowns or cover with tarpolin. 3. Very high wind speed expected
sometimes, so farmers are advised to prop the sugarcane and banana crops. 4. Since
humid weather is prevailing, farmers are advised to monitor the incidence of Pests and
 Diseases.

Coimbatore

Agro Advisory

Crop Stage Advisory

General Moderate rainfall with wind speed up to 20 km/hr is expected in western zone
during next five days. Hence, precautionary measures may be taken to avoid life
and economic loss in the farms
Cool weather may restrict the root activity, hence avoid top dressing of
fertilizers to rainfed and irrigated crops.

Rice Vegetative Because of low temperature and high relative humidity, infection from bacterial
Flowering leaf blight is expected in rice crop. To control spray, Streptomycin sulphate +
Tetracycline combination 300 g + Copper oxychloride 1250 g/ha. If necessary
repeat 15 days later.
Prevailing weather condition is favourable for false smut attack in rice. To
control 1 ml propiconozole or 1ml hexaconozole or copper oxychloride 2.5 g/lit
or copper hydroxide 2.5 g/ lit. If required repeat the spray at 15 days interval.
For samba transplanted paddy, Zn SO4 @ 0.5% and urea @1% during flowering
stage and 2% DAP and 1% Kcl for after flowering crop may be sprayed during
rain free period.
Considering the cool weather preparation of paddy nursery may be initiated for
Navarai season.
Cotton Harvest Since rainfall is expected the cotton kapas may be picked up during non rainy
hours, shaded dried and stored immediately.
Banana Garden land banana may be planted by utilizing the rainfall.
wind speed of 6 – 20 km/hr with rainfall is expected. Hence, propping may be
done in five months old and above banana and sugarcane.
Turmeric Vegetative In irrigated turmeric, considering the high relative humidity, low minimum
temperature and high wind speed, epidemic on leaf spot disease may occur.
Spray carbendazim (1g/1lit of water) or 2g of Mancozeb per liter of water.
Grapes Prevailing low temperature is favourable for powdery mildew incidence in
grapes therefore farmers are requested to monitor the crop carefully spray 0.3
% wettable sulphur or dust sulphur 6 to 12 kg/ ha in the morning hrs.
Present weather is favourable for downy mildew incidence in grapes. Monitor
and spray 1% Bordeaux mixture or any other copper fungicide at 0.25%.
Animal High wind speed with moderate rainfall is expected. Hence, keeping animals in
nearby electric post or trees may be avoided.
 Both maximum and minimum temperature are low and hence cold weather is
anticipated. Protect animal from cold weather by hanging gunny bag around
the animal and poultry shed. Feed the dairy animals and poultry with high
calorie feeds.
Prevent animal from drinking of stagnated rainwater against food
contamination. Provide clean and good drinking water to animals.
Present weather is conducive for Anthrax disease in animals, hence vaccination
may be done at near by animal husbandry hospitals.

SMS advisory
Low temperature and high RH favours bacterial leaf blight in rice. To control spray, Streptomycin
sulphate + Tetracycline combination 300 g + Copper oxychloride 1250 g/ha.

Erode

Agro Advisory

Crop Stage Advisory

General CET Moderate to heavy rainfall in isolated places with heavy wind speed is
expected on next five days. Hence, proper drainage along with
precautionary measures to avoid wind damage may be done.
Rice Vegetative Because of low temperature and high relative humidity, infection from
Flowering bacterial leaf blight is expected in rice crop. To control spray,
Streptomycin sulphate + Tetracycline combination 300 g + Copper
oxychloride 1250 g/ha. If necessary repeat 15 days later.
Prevailing weather condition is favourable for false smut attack in rice. To
control 1 ml propiconozole or 1ml hexaconozole or copper oxychloride
2.5 g/lit or copper hydroxide 2.5 g/ lit. If required repeat the spray at 15
days interval.
For samba transplanted paddy, Zn SO4 @ 0.5% and urea @1% during
flowering stage and 2% DAP and 1% Kcl for after flowering crop may be
sprayed during rain free period.
Considering the cool weather preparation of paddy nursery may be
initiated for Navarai season.
Cotton Harvest Since rainfall is expected the cotton kapas may be picked up during non
rainy hours, shaded dried and stored immediately.
Banana Wind speed expected to reach maximum of 30 km/hr along with
moderate rainfall is expected. Hence propping may be done in five
months old and above banana and sugarcane.
Vegetative In irrigated turmeric, considering the high relative humidity, low minimum
Turmeric temperature and high wind speed, epidemic on leaf spot disease may
occur. Spray carbendazim (1g/1lit of water) or 2g of Mancozeb per liter of
water.
Animal High wind speed with moderate rainfall is expected. Hence, keeping
animals in nearby electric post or trees may be avoided.
Both maximum and minimum temperature are low and hence cold
 weather is anticipated. Protect animal from cold weather by hanging
gunny bag around the animal and poultry shed. Feed the dairy animals
and poultry with high calorie feeds.
Prevent animal from drinking of stagnated rainwater against food
contamination. Provide clean and good drinking water to animals.
Present weather is conducive for Anthrax disease in animals, hence
vaccination may be done at near by animal husbandry hospitals.

SMS advisory
Wind speed expected to reach maximum of 30 km/hr along with moderate rainfall is expected. Hence
propping may be done in five months old banana and sugarcane crop

Tiruppur

Agro advisory

Crop Stage Advisory

General Moderate rainfall with wind speed up to 20 km/hr is expected in western zone during
next five days. Hence, precautionary measures may be taken to avoid life and
economic loss in the farms
Cool weather may restrict the root activity, hence avoid top dressing of fertilizers to
rainfed and irrigated crops.
Cotton Harvest Since rainfall is expected the cotton kapas may be picked up during non rainy hours,
shaded dried and stored immediately.
Animal CET High wind speed with moderate rainfall is expected. Hence, keeping animals in
nearby electric post or trees may be avoided.
Both maximum and minimum temperature are low and hence cold weather is
anticipated. Protect animal from cold weather by hanging gunny bag around the
animal and poultry shed. Feed the dairy animals and poultry with high calorie feeds.
Prevent animal from drinking of stagnated rainwater against food contamination.
Provide clean and good drinking water to animals.
Present weather is conducive for Anthrax disease in animals, hence vaccination may
be done at near by animal husbandry hospitals.

SMS advisory
Low temperature and high RH favours bacterial leaf blight in rice. To control spray, Streptomycin
sulphate + Tetracycline combination 300 g + Copper oxychloride 1250 g/ha.

Nilgiris

General Advisory:
Black rot disease in cabbage growing areas can be treated with spraying of streptocycline @ 200 ppm +
copper oxychloride 50% WP @ 2.5 g per litre water. While spraying, teepol should be added at 1 m1/1
for better contact with foliage.
SMS Advisory:
Due to heavy and moderate rainfall for the next five days, proper drainage facilities have to be provided
in the vegetable growing fields.

Horticulture Specific Advisory:

Horticulture(Varieties) Horticulture Specific Advisory

Soil application of Bacillus subtilis (BbV 57) or Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 10
BLACK PEPPER g/vine is recommended for the management of root knot and reniform
nematode population in black pepper.

Ariyalur, Karur, Nagapattinam, Perambalur, Thanjavur and Tiruvarur

Agro Advisory

Crop Stage Advisory

CYCLONIC STROM formed in Bay of Bengal will likely to cross costal region of northern
Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry around 09th December 2022 evening. Heavy to very
General heavy rainfall along with high wind is expected on 10.12.2022 and 11.12.2022 in the
northern Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. Farmers are instructed to take essential
measure to protect crops and livestock from cyclone.

All crops Provide adequate drainage facility to cropped fields.

All crops Avoid application of fertilizers, insecticides and irrigation to the

crops.

Banana Provide support with wooden poles to avoid lodging of tree.

Fruit trees Pruning/ cutting of excess branches maybe done to avoid lodging of trees.

Sugarcane Carry out propping and earthing up to avoid cyclone damage.

Cattle Cow Provide proper shedding facilities to the livestock in elevated places.
and
Goat

SMS advisory
Provide adequate drainage facility to cropped fields and avoid application of fertilizers/ insecticides and
irrigation to all crops.

Dindigul

General Advisory:
Heavy Rainfall Warning: Thunderstorm & with is strong wind Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated
places over the district on 9 & 10 Dec 2022. Hence farmers are advised to provide propping in sugarcane
and to provide adequate support for crops like Banana, Papaya, Guava and Moringa, to prevent from
lodging. For Gourds check the structures /pandhals for damages in the strings and poles and provide
adequate support.
Postpone the spraying activity.Do not allow the animals to graze outside, standing near the trees, don’t
tie the animals on electric poles. Provide safe shelter.
SMS Advisory:
Chances of Heavy rain with is strong wind on 9, 10 Dec & light to Moderate rain during 11 to 14 Dec.
Max temp- 26°C-29°C & Min temp -17°C-20°C.Generally cloudy sky for next 5 days. Wind speed 4-26
kmph .

Horticulture Specific Advisory:

Horticulture(Varieties) Horticulture Specific Advisory

Provide proper drainage facilitiesfor Paddy, Bengal gram, Groundnut, Coconut
BITTER GOURD and Sugarcane fields. Postpone intercultural operations, plant protection
measures, and fertilizer application. Check the bower/pandal for rusted poles
and wires and provide support, or replace it to avoid crop loss. Safely remove
the old and decayed branches/fronds in coconut and mango orchards. De-
trashing, removal of dry cane leaves, and propping are advised in sugarcane to
avoid lodging.

Madurai

General Advisory:
Heavy Rainfall Warning: Thunderstorm & with is strong wind Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated
places over the district on 9 & 10 Dec 2022. Hence farmers are advised to provide propping in sugarcane
and to provide adequate support for crops like Banana, Papaya, Guava and Moringa, to prevent from
lodging. For Gourds check the structures /pandhals for damages in the strings and poles and provide
adequate support.
Postpone the spraying activity.Do not allow the animals to graze outside, standing near the trees, don’t
tie the animals on electric poles. Provide safe shelter.
SMS Advisory:
Chances of Heavy rain with is strong wind on 9, 10 Dec & light to Moderate rain during 11 to 14 Dec.
Max temp- 26°C-29°C & Min temp -17°C-20°C.Generally cloudy sky for next 5 days. Wind speed 4-24
kmph.
Crop Specific Advisory:

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

RICE

Provide proper drainage facilitiesfor Paddy, Bengal gram, Groundnut, Coconut and Sugarcane fields.
Postpone intercultural operations, plant protection measures, and fertilizer application. Check the
bower/pandal for rusted poles and wires and provide support, or replace it to avoid crop loss. Safely
remove the old and decayed branches/fronds in coconut and mango orchards. De-trashing, removal of
dry cane leaves, and propping are advised in sugarcane to avoid lodging.

Pudukottai

General Advisory:
Extended Range Forecast For Tamil Nadu 14 .12.2021 to 20.12.2021 (:During the Week from 14 th to 20
th December Below Above Normal Rainfall . Maximum temperature and minimum temperature Normal
is likely to occur over Tamilnadu.

SMS Advisory:
Proper drainage facilities to be ensured in the crops fields, since rains are expected.

Crop Specific Advisory:

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

RICE Since humid and cloudy weather is prevailing, farmers are advised to place yellow and
blue sticky trap in their field to monitor the sucking pests.

Horticulture Specific Advisory:

Horticulture(Varieties) Horticulture Specific Advisory

By stirring soil on rain-fed crops, the plants get good ventilation .This provides
COCONUT the plants with the oxygen they need. Due to high RH and prevailing rainy
weather,apply Copper Oxychloride @ 2gm/lit Water to Prevent Bud Rot in young
Coconut Plantations
BANANA High wind Speed is anticipated it is advised to provide mechanical support to
banana crop to avoid lodging.

Live Stock Specific Advisory:

Live Live Stock Specific Advisory

Stock(Varieties)
GOAT The small ruminants may be allowed for grazing after 08.00 hrs in the since the dew
laden grass may be a carrier of intermediate host of flukes..
Poultry Specific Advisory:

Poultry(Varieties) Poultry Specific Advisory

CHICK Since the humidity is high and air temperature is low there Will be chances infections
hence the floor must be maintained damp free with good hygiene.

Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory:

Others (Soil /
Land Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory
Preparation)
(Varieties)
The cyclonic storm “Mandous” pronounced as “Man-Dous” over Southwest Bay of
GENERAL Bengal moved nearly west-northwestwards with a speed of 11 kmph during past 6
ADVICE hours, and lay centered at 0830 hours IST of today, the 08th December, 2022 over
Southwest Bay of Bengal, near latitude 9.5°N and longitude 83.8°E, about 300 km east-
northeast of Trincomalee (Sri Lanka), 420 km east-southeast of Jaffna (Sri Lanka), 460 km
east- southeast of Karaikal and about 550 km southeast of Chennai.
Farmers are advised to prune the fruit trees for free aeration to prevent lodging. Wind
GENERAL speed may observed so, prune the tree's around cattle shed. Prune the older and dry
ADVICE leaves from the crowne of the coconut tree to with stand heigh wind speed. Place the
farm implements and tractors in open elevated place.

Ramanathapuram

General Advisory:

Cyclonic Storm “Mandous” pronounced as “Man-Dous” over Southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a
Severe Cyclonic Storm in the evening of 09th December 2022. It moved west-northwestwards and
weakened into a Cyclonic Storm and lay centered at 0830 hours IST of today, the 09th December, 2022
over Southwest Bay of Bengal off north Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts near latitude 11.1°N and
longitude 81.5°E, about 280 km north of Trincomalee (Sri Lanka), 230 km northeast of Jaffna (Sri Lanka),
180 km east-northeast of Karaikal and about 260 km south-southeast of Chennai. It is very likely to move
nearly northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh
coasts between Puducherry and Sriharikota around Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) as a Cyclonic
Storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 65-75 kmph gusting to 85 kmph during midnight of
today, the 09th December to early hours of tomorrow, the 10th December.

SMS Advisory:
High wind speed expected sometimes, so farmers are advised to prop the banana

Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory:

Others (Soil / Land
Preparation) Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory
(Varieties)
Since rainfall is expected, farmers are advised to provide adequate drainage
GENERAL ADVICE facilities in the fields to avoid water stagnation and farmers are advised to repair
the water
channels, farm ponds and other water bodies to harvest the rain water.
GENERAL ADVICE Heavy rainfall with heavy wind speed expected on 10th December, so farmers are
advised to avoid spraying and fertilizer application.

Sivagangai

General Advisory:
Heavy Rainfall Warning: Thunderstorm & with is strong wind Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated
places over the district on 9 & 10 Dec 2022. Hence farmers are advised to provide propping in sugarcane
and to provide adequate support for crops like Banana, Papaya, Guava and Moringa, to prevent from
lodging. For Gourds check the structures /pandhals for damages in the strings and poles and provide
adequate support.
Postpone the spraying activity.Do not allow the animals to graze outside, standing near the trees, don’t
tie the animals on electric poles. Provide safe shelter.

SMS Advisory:
Chances of Heavy rain with is strong wind on 9, 10 Dec & light to Moderate rain during 11 to 14 Dec.
Max temp- 26°C-29°C & Min temp -17°C-20°C.Generally cloudy sky for next 5 days. Wind speed 6-45
kmph.

Crop Specific Advisory:

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory

RICE Provide proper drainage facilitiesfor Paddy, Bengal gram, Groundnut, Coconut and
Sugarcane fields. Postpone intercultural operations, plant protection measures,
and fertilizer application. Check the bower/pandal for rusted poles and wires and
provide support, or replace it to avoid crop loss. Safely remove the old and decayed
branches/fronds in coconut and mango orchards. De-trashing, removal of dry cane
leaves, and propping are advised in sugarcane to avoid lodging.

Theni

General Advisory:
Wind with the speed of 20 kmphis expected for the next five days. Hence farmers are advised to provide
propping in sugarcane and to provide adequate support for crops like Banana, Papaya, Guava and
Moringa, to prevent from lodging. For Gourds check the structures /pandhals for damages in the
stringsand poles and provide adequate support. Postpone the spraying activity.

SMS Advisory:
Chances of Moderate rain during 10, 11, 13 Dec & light rain on 12, 14 Dec. Max temp- 26°C-29°C & Min
temp-17°C-20°C.Generally cloudy sky for next 5 days. Wind speed 4-20 kmph from NW, SW, SE & E
direction

Horticulture Specific Advisory:

Horticulture(Varieties) Horticulture Specific Advisory

Provide proper drainage facilitiesfor Paddy, Bengal gram, Groundnut, Coconut
COCONUT and Sugarcane fields. Postpone intercultural operations, plant protection
measures, and fertilizer application. Check the bower/pandal for rusted poles
and wires and provide support, or replace it to avoid crop loss. Safely remove
the old and decayed branches/fronds in coconut and mango orchards. De-
trashing, removal of dry cane leaves, and propping are advised in sugarcane to
avoid lodging.

Virudhunagar

Agromet Advisory Virudhunagar district

Crop/ Stage / Activities Advisories

Ecosystem
Irrigated crops Water Light to moderate rainfall is predicted for next five days.
management Postpone the Irrigation.
Horticultural/ Rainfall Provide proper drainage channels to avoid lodging of crops due to
Agricultural water stagnation.
crops
Rainfed crop Spraying/ Avoid fertilizer application and spraying for next three days to
Fertilizer avoid the chemical loss.
application
Coconut As wind speed (6-60 km/hr) is high due to Cyclonic Storm
“Mandous uproot of tree may occurred. So, famers are requested
for earthing up around the root.
Cut the largest green leaves off the coconut palms. This can be
done with a coconut hook or sickle. It will reduce the leverage
effect of the wind force and prevent the coconut tree from being
broken, uprooted and damaged. This technique is not easily
applicable in large plantations; it can be very useful for palms
located close to houses, livestock shed and where vehicles are
parked.
Banana Wind speed - Wind speed 6-60 km/hr crop may be damage. Farmers are
 Intercultural requested to practice propping (The supporting poles should be
operation tied against the peduncle of developing bunches,).
Open deep trenches between the plant rows for improving the
drainage condition of the land.
Earthing up should be done at rainy season for avoiding water
logged conditions. It will also provide proper drainage facilities to
the plant.
Animal Avoid grazing. Store the feed at the safe place and requested to
husbandry feed it.
SMS: Rain: 09-11.12- 4,2&2 mm. Postpone the irrigation. Avoid spraying. Wind speed 4-20km/hr banana
crop damage-propping. Coconut – earthing up & Cut the largest green leaves of the palms.

Tamil Nadu
Yesterday’s Severe Cyclonic Storm “Mandous” pronounced as “ManDous” over Southwest Bay of Bengal
moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 12 kmph during past 06 hours, weakened into a Cyclonic
Storm and lay centered at 0300 hours UTC of today, the 09th December, 2022 over Southwest Bay of
Bengal off north Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts near latitude 11.1°N and longitude 81.5°E, about 280
km north of Trincomalee (Sri Lanka), 230 km northeast of Jaffna (Sri Lanka), 180 km eastnortheast of
Karaikal and about 260 km southsoutheast of Chennai. It is very likely to move nearly northwestwards
and cross north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts between
Puducherry and Sriharikota around Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) as a Cyclonic Storm with a
maximum sustained wind speed of 6575 kmph gusting to 85 kmph during midnight of today, the 09th
December to early hours of tomorrow, the 10th December.
Next Weather Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over Tamilnadu,
five warning Puducherry & Karaikal area on Day 1 (10-12-2022).
days Heavy to very heavy rain at a few places with extremely heavy rain at one or two
places is likely to occur over Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Villupuram
districts of Tamilnadu and Puducherry on Day 1 (10-12-2022).
Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Tiruvallur,
Chennai, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi and Cuddalore
districts of Tamilnadu on Day 1 (10-12-2022).
Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri,
Salem, Namakkal, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai and
Sivaganga districts of Tamilnadu and Karaikal on Day 1 (10-12-2022).
Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at many places with isolated
thunderstorm & lightning rain over Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal area on
Day 2 (11-12-2022).
Heavy to very heavy rain with thunderstorm & lightning is likely to occur at
isolated places over Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai,
Tirupattur, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts of Tamilnadu on Day 2 (11-12-
2022).
Heavy rain with thunderstorm & lightning is likely to occur at isolated places over
Chennai, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Salem, Erode and Nilgiris
districts of Tamilnadu and Puducherry on Day 2 (11-12-2022).
Light to moderate rain at many places with isolated thunderstorm & lightning
rain is likely to occur over Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal area on Day 3(12-12-
 2022).
Light to moderate rain at a few places is likely to occur over Tamilnadu,
Puducherry & Karaikal area on Day 4(13-12-2022) & Day 5(14-12-2022).

Tirunelveli

Agro Advisory Tirunelveli district

Crop/ Stage / Activities Advisories

Ecosystem
Irrigated crops Water Very Light to moderate rainfall is predicted for next five days.
management Postpone the Irrigation.
Horticultural/ Rainfall Provide proper drainage channels to avoid lodging of crops due to
Agricultural water stagnation.
crops
Rainfed crop Spraying/ Avoid fertilizer application and spraying for next three days to
Fertilizer avoid the chemical loss.
application
Coconut As wind speed (6-30 km/hr) is high due to Cyclonic Storm
“Mandous uproot of tree may occurred. So, famers are requested
for earthing up around the root.
Cut the largest green leaves off the coconut palms. This can be
done with a coconut hook or sickle. It will reduce the leverage
effect of the wind force and prevent the coconut tree from being
broken, uprooted and damaged. This technique is not easily
applicable in large plantations; it can be very useful for palms
located close to houses and where vehicles are parked.
Banana Wind speed - Wind speed 6-60 km/hr crop may be damage. Farmers are
Intercultural requested to practice propping (The supporting poles should be
operation tied against the peduncle of developing bunches,).
Open deep trenches between the plant rows for improving the
drainage condition of the land.
Earthing up should be done at rainy season for avoiding water
logged conditions. It will also provide proper drainage facilities to
the plant.
Animal Avoid grazing. Store the feed at the safe place and requested to
husbandry feed it.
SMS: Rain: 10-14.12-25,2,3,8&6 mm. Postpone the irrigation Wind speed 6-30 km/hr banana crop
damage-propping. Coconut – earthing up & Cut the largest green leaves of the palms.
.

Tamil Nadu
Yesterday’s Severe Cyclonic Storm “Mandous” pronounced as “ManDous” over Southwest Bay of Bengal
moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 12 kmph during past 06 hours, weakened into a Cyclonic
Storm and lay centered at 0300 hours UTC of today, the 09th December, 2022 over Southwest Bay of
Bengal off north Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts near latitude 11.1°N and longitude 81.5°E, about 280
km north of Trincomalee (Sri Lanka), 230 km northeast of Jaffna (Sri Lanka), 180 km eastnortheast of
Karaikal and about 260 km southsoutheast of Chennai. It is very likely to move nearly northwestwards
and cross north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts between
Puducherry and Sriharikota around Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) as a Cyclonic Storm with a
maximum sustained wind speed of 6575 kmph gusting to 85 kmph during midnight of today, the 09th
December to early hours of tomorrow, the 10th December.
Next Weather Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over Tamilnadu,
five warning Puducherry & Karaikal area on Day 1 (10-12-2022).
days Heavy to very heavy rain at a few places with extremely heavy rain at one or two
places is likely to occur over Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Villupuram
districts of Tamilnadu and Puducherry on Day 1 (10-12-2022).
Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Tiruvallur,
Chennai, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi and Cuddalore
districts of Tamilnadu on Day 1 (10-12-2022).
Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri,
Salem, Namakkal, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai and
Sivaganga districts of Tamilnadu and Karaikal on Day 1 (10-12-2022).
Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at many places with isolated
thunderstorm & lightning rain over Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal area on
Day 2 (11-12-2022).
Heavy to very heavy rain with thunderstorm & lightning is likely to occur at
isolated places over Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai,
Tirupattur, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts of Tamilnadu on Day 2 (11-12-
2022).
Heavy rain with thunderstorm & lightning is likely to occur at isolated places over
Chennai, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Salem, Erode and Nilgiris
districts of Tamilnadu and Puducherry on Day 2 (11-12-2022).
Light to moderate rain at many places with isolated thunderstorm & lightning
rain is likely to occur over Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal area on Day 3(12-12-
2022).
Light to moderate rain at a few places is likely to occur over Tamilnadu,
Puducherry & Karaikal area on Day 4(13-12-2022) & Day 5(14-12-2022).

Thoothukudi

Agromet Advisory Thoothukudi district

Crop/ Stage / Activities Advisories

Ecosystem
Irrigated crops Water Light to moderate rainfall is predicted for next five days. Postpone
management the Irrigation.
Horticultural/ Rainfall Provide proper drainage channels to avoid lodging of crops due to
Agricultural water stagnation.
crops
Rainfed crop Spraying/ Avoid fertilizer application and spraying for next three days to
Fertilizer avoid the chemical loss.
application
Coconut As wind speed (6-60 km/hr) is high due to Cyclonic Storm
“Mandous uproot of tree may occurred. So, famers are requested
for earthing up around the root.
Cut the largest green leaves off the coconut palms. This can be
done with a coconut hook or sickle. It will reduce the leverage
effect of the wind force and prevent the coconut tree from being
broken, uprooted and damaged. This technique is not easily
applicable in large plantations; it can be very useful for palms
located close to houses, livestock shed and where vehicles are
parked.
Banana Wind speed - Wind speed 6-60 km/hr crop may be damage. Farmers are
Intercultural requested to practice propping (The supporting poles should be
operation tied against the peduncle of developing bunches,).
Open deep trenches between the plant rows for improving the
drainage condition of the land.
Earthing up should be done at rainy season for avoiding water
logged conditions. It will also provide proper drainage facilities to
the plant.
Animal Avoid grazing. Store the feed at the safe place and requested to
husbandry feed it.
SMS: Rain: 10-14.12-30,10,3,8&3 mm. Postpone the irrigation Wind speed 6-60 km/hr banana crop
damage-propping. Coconut – earthing up & Cut the largest green leaves of the palms.
.

Tamil Nadu
Yesterday’s Severe Cyclonic Storm “Mandous” pronounced as “ManDous” over Southwest Bay of Bengal
moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 12 kmph during past 06 hours, weakened into a Cyclonic
Storm and lay centered at 0300 hours UTC of today, the 09th December, 2022 over Southwest Bay of
Bengal off north Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts near latitude 11.1°N and longitude 81.5°E, about 280
km north of Trincomalee (Sri Lanka), 230 km northeast of Jaffna (Sri Lanka), 180 km eastnortheast of
Karaikal and about 260 km southsoutheast of Chennai. It is very likely to move nearly northwestwards
and cross north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts between
Puducherry and Sriharikota around Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) as a Cyclonic Storm with a
maximum sustained wind speed of 6575 kmph gusting to 85 kmph during midnight of today, the 09th
December to early hours of tomorrow, the 10th December.
Next Weather Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over Tamilnadu,
five warning Puducherry & Karaikal area on Day 1 (10-12-2022).
days Heavy to very heavy rain at a few places with extremely heavy rain at one or two
places is likely to occur over Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Villupuram
districts of Tamilnadu and Puducherry on Day 1 (10-12-2022).
Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Tiruvallur,
Chennai, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi and Cuddalore
districts of Tamilnadu on Day 1 (10-12-2022).
Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri,
 Salem, Namakkal, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai and
Sivaganga districts of Tamilnadu and Karaikal on Day 1 (10-12-2022).
Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at many places with isolated
thunderstorm & lightning rain over Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal area on
Day 2 (11-12-2022).
Heavy to very heavy rain with thunderstorm & lightning is likely to occur at
isolated places over Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai,
Tirupattur, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts of Tamilnadu on Day 2 (11-12-
2022).
Heavy rain with thunderstorm & lightning is likely to occur at isolated places over
Chennai, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Salem, Erode and Nilgiris
districts of Tamilnadu and Puducherry on Day 2 (11-12-2022).
Light to moderate rain at many places with isolated thunderstorm & lightning
rain is likely to occur over Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal area on Day 3(12-12-
2022).
Light to moderate rain at a few places is likely to occur over Tamilnadu,
Puducherry & Karaikal area on Day 4(13-12-2022) & Day 5(14-12-2022).

Kanyakumari

AGRO ADVISORIES

S. CROP STAGES ADVISORIES

N.

There are possibilities of rainfall during forth coming five days. Maximum temperature will range from
24 - 270C and minimum temperature will range from 20 - 230C. Mostly cloudy condition may prevail.
The relative humidity will be 50 to 90 %. Wind speed may be 8 – 45 km / hr in West direction.

1. Banana Shooting High wind speed is anticipated with rainfall and

so it is advised to provide mechanical support to banana crops
to avoid lodging.

2. Fruit trees All stages Strengthening the basins may be taken up for better
and Tree spices harvesting of rains.
3. Agricultural and All stages Spraying of insecticides, weedicides and application of
Horticultural fertilizer should be postponed due to rain.
crops

4. Rubber Tapping Stage Fix a polythene rain guard to the trunk of the tree above the
tapping panel so that tapping can be
done during rainy season also.

5. Pepper All stages The runner shoots may be protected from

spreading on the ground by coiling it on supports.

SMS Advisory

High wind Speed (8 to 45 km/hr) is anticipated it is advised to provide mechanical support to banana
crop to avoid lodging.

Salem

Weather Advisory Bulletin for livestock, poultry and agro advisory

Livestock, Poultry and Stage Weather advisory

Crop
Agro advisory from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Salem:
Wind speed is expected to be high in the forthcoming days. So,
Banana:
Vegetative Banana farmers are advised to go for propping to avoid logging of
crop of age more than 5 months
Water stagnation due to continuous rain in the coconut fields
Coconut : favours the incidence of basal stem rot in coconut palms. Hence
Vegetative
provide proper drainage and ensure supply of required nutrient of
the palms to get good yield after the rain
During brooding of young chicks in brooder, artificial heat should
Chick be given by using incandescert bulb at the rate of 2 watt /
General
chick.Silpaulins / tarpaulins should be placed on either sideof
poultry house to present entry of rain water inside the shed.
In rainy season management practices shouldbe followed to
prevent stagnation of water in cattleshed. The floor of cattle shed
Cow
General should be clean and dry. Potassium permanganate solution
shouldbe used for washing of udder and hands of milkman before
and after milking to prevent mastits.
Measures should be taken to prevent wetting of litter material in
Poultry
General poultry house. If wet litter is found lime powder should be
sprinkled and mixed with litter material which absorbs the
 moisture as well as acts as disinfectant.

Ground nut Since light to moderate rain is expected, Maintain proper drainage
Vegetative in the field. Avoid fertilizer, Fungicide and pesticide spray.

Blackgram/greengram Since light to moderate rain is expected, Protect the harvested

crop from rain
moderate rain is expected in the forthcoming days to, hence
Castor collar rot Provide proper drainage to prevent collar rot andsoil drenching
Vegetative
with 2.5 g of copper oxy chloride in 1l water to control collar rot
after the rain
Due to continuous rainfall, micronutrient deficiency may occur in
turmeric. Hence, after rain spray each 375 gram Ferrous sulphate,
Zinc sulphate, borax and urea after mixing in 250 liters of water
Turmeric per hectare. Spray twice at 25 days interval. Prevailing cloudy
Vegetative
weather with high relative humidity with drizzling is favorable for
the leaf spot in turmeric hence farmers are requested to monitor
the crop and spray if required cholorothalanil @ 2g per liter of
water or propiconazole @ 2ml per liter of water.
Rain water harvest Harvest the run off rain water in farm ponds or any suitable
General structures to improve the ground water table

Namakkal

Weather Advisory Bulletin for livestock, poultry and agriculture

Livestock,
Poultry & Stage Weather advisory
Crop
Steps to protect livestock from thunderstorms and lightning
During north east monsoon there is a chance for thunder storm and lightening.
Farmers are requested to avoid grazing of animals during rains which is expected,
particularly grazing of sheep and goat in flock which are more prone for lightning
shock.
Farmers should avoid tethering animals near barbed wire fencing, electrical posts and
Livestock General trees.
Trees near the animals sheds should be pruned to avoid accidental fall over during
heavy wind. Further trees like rain tree, vathanarayanan are more prone for uprooting.
More chance of lightening near hilly area and undulated landscape than plains.
Fence with wooden poles and metal wires, it is a advisable to check the condition of
the buried parts at most once in 5 years and do the necessary replacement before the
thunder storm season begins.
Due to drop in temperature during rainy season, livestock particularly the young ones
Livestock General should not be left in open. A proper shelter with sufficient heating equipments must
and Poultry be provided to prevent the incidence of pneumonia.
During rainy season due to high humidity in atmosphere, the concentrate feed
 especially groundnut cake may get spoilt by Aflotoxin. Hence the concentrate feed
must be stored in damp free place.
Cattle/sheep/goat housed in damp and slushy places ought to develop foot rot
infection. Hence proper drainage facilities should be provided around the shed.
The manure pit must be protected from rain water seepage.
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 Wing rot infection.
Poultry Commercial
Hence, farmers are advised to test feed ingredients for Clostridia, Staphylococcus, and
birds
E.coli load, follow appropriate feeding management measures.
Also, farmers are advised to use probiotics and acidifiers in feed ingredients.
Agro advisory from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Namakkal :
It is expected to receive rainfall in the forthcoming days, so the paddy pulses, turmeric,
maize, cotton, small onion and tapioca farmers are advised to make drainage facility in
Crops General
the field to drain the excess water.
Also, farmers are requested to avoid pesticide and herbicide application during rain.
It is expected that wind speed will increase in forthcoming days. So the banana
Vegetative
Banana growers are requested to do propping operation in banana plants with bamboo or
stage
casurina pole.
Since it is expected that wind speed will increase in coming days, tomato growers are
Vegetative
Tomato advised to take up tieing of one end of jute thread in 1 – 2 months old seedlings and
stage
then another end of jute thread in to G.I wire placed in 2 feet height.

Dharmapuri

Weather Advisory Bulletin for livestock, poultry and agriculture

SMS: Light to Heavy rainfall- Paddy - Postpone the Irrigation, Provide proper drainage facility, Avoid
spraying operation and fertilizer application.
Crop Crop Advisory
Rice Water stagnation leads to poor aeration and rotting.Field bunds may be strengthened
and maintain proper drainage in the field to avoid water logging in fields.
Sugarcane Sugarcane Carry out propping and Earthing up to avoid cyclone damage.
Banana Provide support with wooden poles to avoid lodging of tree due to rain and wind.
Mango trees High wind speed and heavy rain, Pruning/ cutting of excess branches maybe done to
avoid lodging of trees.
Livestock Damage due to Thunderstorms with Heavy Rain.,Protect your animals from lightning
and thunderstorm. Do not allow the animals to graze outside. Don’t tie the animals to
the electric poles and under trees. Keep the animal shed hygienic and safe. If you find
any symptoms of disease, without delay consultthe nearby veterinarian.
 Krishnagiri

Weather Advisory Bulletin for livestock, poultry and agriculture

Livestock,
Poultry & Stage Weather advisory
Crop
Steps to protect livestock from thunderstorms and lightning
During north east monsoon there is a chance for thunder storm and lightening.
Farmers are requested to avoid grazing of animals during rains which is expected,
particularly grazing of sheep and goat in flock which are more prone for lightning
shock.
Farmers should avoid tethering animals near barbed wire fencing, electrical posts and
Livestock General trees.
Trees near the animals sheds should be pruned to avoid accidental fall over during
heavy wind. Further trees like rain tree, vathanarayanan are more prone for uprooting.
More chance of lightening near hilly area and undulated landscape than plains.
Fence with wooden poles and metal wires, it is a advisable to check the condition of
the buried parts at most once in 5 years and do the necessary replacement before the
thunder storm season begins.
Due to drop in temperature during rainy season, livestock particularly the young ones
should not be left in open. A proper shelter with sufficient heating equipments must
be provided to prevent the incidence of pneumonia.
During rainy season due to high humidity in atmosphere, the concentrate feed
Livestock General
especially groundnut cake may get spoilt by Aflotoxin. Hence the concentrate feed
and Poultry
must be stored in damp free place.
Cattle/sheep/goat housed in damp and slushy places ought to develop foot rot
infection. Hence proper drainage facilities should be provided around the shed.
The manure pit must be protected from rain water seepage.
Poultry Disease Diagnosis and Surveillance Laboratory
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 Wing rot infection.
Poultry Commercial
Hence, farmers are advised to test feed ingredients for Clostridia, Staphylococcus, and
birds
E.coli load, follow appropriate feeding management measures.
Also, farmers are advised to use probiotics and acidifiers in feed ingredients.
Agro advisory from Krishi Vigyan Kendra
It is expected to receive rainfall in the forthcoming days, so the paddy pulses, turmeric,
maize, cotton, small onion and tapioca farmers are advised to make drainage facility in
Crops General
the field to drain the excess water.
Also, farmers are requested to avoid pesticide and herbicide application during rain.
It is expected that wind speed will increase in forthcoming days. So the banana
Vegetative
Banana growers are requested to do propping operation in banana plants with bamboo or
stage
casurina pole.
Since it is expected that wind speed will increase in coming days, tomato growers are
Vegetative
Tomato advised to take up tieing of one end of jute thread in 1 – 2 months old seedlings and
stage
then another end of jute thread in to G.I wire placed in 2 feet height.
 Karaikal

Agro Advisory

Crop Stage AgrometAdvisory

Tillering stage Maintain proper drainage in the field to avoid water logging
Rice in fields.
Avoid fertilizer, herbicide and pesticide application.
Yielding stage Provide drainage facility to avoid water logging in fields.
Remove old fronds and keep top crown alone in coconut
Coconut
trees (like pencil tip).
Avoid fertilizer, and pesticide application.
Various growth Provide drainage facility to avoid water logging in fields.
Banana stages Staking of banana may be done.
Avoid fertilizer, and pesticide application.
Various growth Provide drainage facility to avoid water logging in fields.
stages Avoid fertilizer, and pesticide application.
Orchard trees Orchard crop should be given support using bamboo stakes.

- Do not allow animals to graze outside.

Animal Husbandry Administer vaccine for prevention of foot and mouth disease
and other problems if any.

SMS: Provide adequate drainage facilities to all crops as light to heavy rainfall is expected for next few
days.

Puducherry

General Advisory:

Thunderstorms with light to moderate rain is likely to occur during next five days Heavy rain to very
Heavy rain is likely to occur few places with extremely Heavy rain at one or two places on 10.12.2022
Heavy rain with thunderstorm and lightning is likely to occur at isolated places on 11.12.2022
Thunderstorms with light to moderate rain is likely to occur few places from 13.12.2022 to 14.12.2022

SMS Advisory: Light to heavy rainfall will be expected in the forthcoming days, so maintain proper
drainage in the field, don’t spray any chemicals to crops.

Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory:

Others (Soil / Land
Preparation) Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory
(Varieties)
Make proper drainage arrangements in rice, sugarcane, vegetables, coconut etc.
GENERAL ADVICE Avoid application of fertilizers and pesticides. Provide support to 5 months old
banana plantation using wooden poles. Postpone intercultural operations, plant
protection measures and fertilizer application.

Puducherry Block level

Ariankuppam, Ozhukarai, Villianur, Bahour, Mannadipet and

Nettapakkam Blocks
General Advisory:
Thunderstorms with light to moderate rain is likely to occur during next five days Heavy rain to very
Heavy rain is likely to occur few places with extremely Heavy rain at one or two places on 10.12.2022
Heavy rain with thunderstorm and lightning is likely to occur at isolated places on 11.12.2022
Thunderstorms with light to moderate rain is likely to occur few places from 13.12.2022 to 14.12.2022

SMS Advisory:
Light to heavy rainfall will be expected in the forthcoming days, so maintain proper drainage in the field,
don’t spray any chemicals to crops.

Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory:

Others (Soil / Land

Preparation) (Varieties) Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory

Make proper drainage arrangements in rice, sugarcane, vegetables, coconut

GENERAL ADVICE etc. ➢ Avoid application of fertilizers and pesticides. ➢ Provide support to 5
months old banana plantation using wooden poles. ➢ Postpone intercultural
operations, plant protection measures and fertilizer application.

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