The seven-day rainfall outlook from 31 October 2026 indicates the possibility of light to moderate rainfall across several parts of India. According to the forecast map, rainfall activity is likely over parts of Northeast India, including Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland, as well as Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha. Scattered rainfall signals are also visible over parts of Uttarakhand and southern India. Meanwhile, large parts of central and western India are showing comparatively limited rainfall activity during the forecast period. In eastern and northeastern states, where paddy harvesting and threshing activities are underway, farmers should take precautions against unexpected rainfall. Harvested paddy should not be left exposed in open fields, and wherever possible, produce should be shifted to covered and elevated storage locations. Crops kept in threshing yards and grain stored in open spaces should be protected with waterproof tarpaulins. Proper drying before storage is essential to prevent excess moisture, fungal growth and deterioration in grain quality. Farmers should also avoid transporting harvested produce during active rainfall. The forecast also calls for careful planning of rabi agricultural operations. Farmers preparing fields for wheat, mustard, chickpea and other winter crops should assess soil moisture before undertaking sowing or irrigation. Where sufficient moisture is already available, unnecessary irrigation should be avoided. In areas receiving rainfall, proper drainage should be maintained to prevent waterlogging. Vegetable growers and orchard farmers should also ensure adequate drainage and provide support to vulnerable plants wherever necessary. Spraying of pesticides, fungicides and foliar nutrients should preferably be postponed during rainfall and undertaken when weather conditions become suitable. Important advisory for farmers: Plan harvesting, threshing, sowing, irrigation and crop-protection activities according to local weather conditions over the coming week. Secure harvested crops, straw and agricultural inputs before rainfall arrives. Monitor village-level forecasts and rainfall updates regularly, as actual rainfall may vary considerably between districts and even neighbouring locations. This is a national-level rainfall outlook, not a guarantee of rainfall at every location. For timely agricultural decisions, farmers should follow local forecasts and updated weather advisories for their respective areas.