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Projection of Rainfall Forecast & Cyclone Probability in India during September-October 2023

  Fig 1: Rainfall forecast for next 4 weeks Ø   The cyclonic system is lying in Central Odisha and the regions adjoining Chattisgarh. Ø   There is a high probability that this cyclonic system moves into the Central India i.e., Central parts of Madhya Pradesh in coming 2 days. Ø   As a result, there are high chances of heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Bihar and Chattisgarh. Ø   Moderate to heavy widespread rains are expected in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Coastal Karnataka, some parts of Kerala,Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in next 5-6 days. Ø   From September 15-21, there is probability of the cyclonic system moving towards Bay of Bengal. Ø   This system over BOB may lead to heavy rainfall in West Bengal, coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, some regions of Telangana. Ø   BySeptember 20-21, the cyclonic system is expected to move into the southcentral region, towards Maha...

WEAK MONSOON TO HIT SOYBEAN, COTTON & GROUNDNUT - By Dr B K Singh & Purnima Nair

Though IMD has been cautious in monsoon forecast, we have mapped districts which would be hit by weak rainfall. Cotton & Groundnut in Gujarat and Maharashtra, Soybean in west and South MP and Maharashtra are likely to be affected. Through our Fasal Salah App, we guide individual farmers for safer date of sowing and likely varieties for weather resilient agriculture. Fasal Salah is a free app for farmers. Farmers are advised to read advisories carefully.