Western disturbance to affect north, northeast and west regions of India, will cause rain
Fresh Western Disturbance is observed, which is likely to affect Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh from 18th February 2020 night. It is projected that light scattered rain rainfall/snowfall very likely over these regions during 18th-19th February, 2020, Another Western Disturbance is observed that is likely to affect Western Himalayan Region & adjoining plains from 20th February. Due to this it is projected that it may induce a cyclonic circulation which is likely to develop over southwest Rajasthan on 20th February. In Rajasthan, undertake field preparation for sowing of okra. In Arid Western Plain Zone(Bikaner and Jaisalmer), to protect the crop from Desert Locusts, spray Chlorpyriphos (50%) 1 ml/litre or Chlorpyriphos(20%) 2.5 ml/litre of water on standing crops.
Dense Fog observed in isolated parts over Odisha and Shallow to Moderate Fog in isolated parts over Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh and Bihar today. In Bihar, continue land preparation for sowing of summer vegetables like okra, pumpkin, cucumber and sponge gourd. In Odisha, undertake transplanting of rice. Undertake sowing of seasum, green gram, blackgram and undertake harvesting of cabbage, cauliflower and mustard. In Odisha, use polythene cover above the vegetables nursery to avoid poor germination due to low temperature. Scattered to fairly widespread rain/snow over likely Western Himalayan region. Isolated to scattered rainfall likely over northern plains, northeastern states and Tamil Nadu. In Tamilnadu, undertake harvesting of Thaladi rice.
Thunderstorm with lightning likely over isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh. Fall in minimum temperatures by 2-3°C over Punjab and Haryana during next 2 days. Due to prevailing foggy weather late blight may occur in potato and tomato in Punjab and Haryana, spray Ridomil Gold / CurzateM-8/ Secten/Melody Duo @700g or Revus @ 250 ml in 250-350 liters of water per acre.
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