Lucknow — The second meeting of the Crop Weather Watch Group (2024–26) was held on April 17, 2025, under the chairmanship of Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Deputy Director General of the Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research. The meeting, conducted in the council’s conference hall, reviewed current weather conditions and issued detailed agricultural advisories for farmers in Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming two weeks.
Weather Forecast for the Week (April 17–24, 2025)
According to the India Meteorological Department:
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Between now and April 20, isolated regions in the state may experience thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, light rain, and even hailstorms.
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Maximum temperatures are expected to range:
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35–37°C in the Bhabhar-Terai regions and northern parts of western and mid-western plains,
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39–41°C in semi-arid southwestern plains and most of Bundelkhand,
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37–39°C in other agro-climatic zones.
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Minimum temperatures are likely to vary:
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20–22°C in western Bhabhar-Terai,
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22–24°C in remaining Bhabhar-Terai, western plains, and mid-western regions,
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24–26°C in the rest of the state.
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Post April 20, a gradual rise in temperature may lead to heatwave conditions in some regions. Farmers are advised to stay updated with daily forecasts and warnings.
Weather Outlook for the Second Week (April 25–May 1, 2025)
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Light to moderate rain is expected in northeastern plains and adjoining regions during the later part of the week.
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Maximum temperatures are forecasted to be:
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36–38°C in Bhabhar-Terai and northern parts of western plains,
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38–40°C in remaining western, mid-western, and eastern plains,
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42–44°C in southern semi-arid regions and Bundelkhand,
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40–42°C elsewhere.
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Minimum temperatures are projected as:
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20–22°C in Bhabhar-Terai, western and mid-western plains, and eastern Vindhyan region,
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24–26°C in southern semi-arid zones and western Bundelkhand,
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22–24°C in other regions.
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Agricultural Advisory for Farmers
In light of the forecast, the following recommendations have been issued:
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Due to chances of hail, thunderstorms, and heatwaves, monitor daily weather updates and follow protective measures to prevent damage to crops and livestock.
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Where water is available, sow green manure crops like sunhemp and dhaincha in paddy-growing fields.
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Undertake deep summer ploughing, clean field bunds, and level uneven land using laser levellers.
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If wheat harvesting is pending, complete it immediately. Current conditions are ideal for threshing and drying. Store grains in a dry and safe place.
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After wheat, if planning to sow sugarcane, irrigate the field and sow once moisture appears. Use the top 1/3 of cane for seed, soak it overnight, and treat it with ethrel (100 ppm) before sowing at 60 cm spacing.
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For wilt management in vegetables, spray Carbendazim (1 ml/litre of water) and repeat after 10–12 days.
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In okra crops, whitefly-transmitted yellow vein mosaic virus can severely damage plants. Remove and destroy affected plants. Install 8–10 blue sticky traps per hectare, and spray Imidacloprid 30.5% SC (1 ml/litre).
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To control mango hopper, spray Imidacloprid 30.5% SC (3 ml/10 litres of water) along with Profenofos 50% EC (1 ml/litre).
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For fruit necrosis in mangoes, spray Borax at 2 grams per litre of water.
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Remove and destroy gummy panicles affected by mango gummosis.
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To protect mango and guava from fruit flies, install 8–10 traps per hectare using methyl eugenol and cue lure. Also, spray a 5% neem extract solution every 10–15 days.
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For livestock, get them vaccinated against Hemorrhagic Septicemia (HS) and Black Quarter (BQ) diseases. Free vaccination is available at veterinary hospitals.
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Choose appropriate sites for new fishponds, or renovate existing ones. Begin construction if necessary.
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Stock Common Carp fish seeds in ponds during this month.
This weather-based agricultural advisory aims to help farmers manage their cropping practices effectively while minimizing losses from adverse weather.
