Thunderstorms Likely over Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu in weekend

Western Disturbance as a cyclonic circulation over Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan is observed due to this it is projected that isolated rainfall is likely over Western Himalayan Region. During the next 24 hours, moderate rain and thundershowers may continue in parts of Punjab, Haryana, West and Central Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Isolated snow is also likely in Uttarakhand. Rainfall activities will then shift towards East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and parts of Jharkhand. In UP, Bihar, Delhi, Haryana and adjoining areas, keeping increasing temperature in view, farmers are advised for light irrigation in standing crops and vegetables as per requirement, start field’s preparation for sowing of early crop of lady finger- A-4, Parbani Kranti and Arka anamika cultivars. Insure optimum moisture for proper germination before sowing of crop. In present weather condition constant monitoring of the wheat crop against rust disease is advised. If symptoms of black, brown or yellow rust appears spraying of crops with Dithane M- 45 @ 2.5 grams per litre of water should be done. Rains may increase in East Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. In Arunachal Pradesh, to protect the potato from chilling injury apply light irrigation. Undertake harvesting of maize. Undertake sowing of Rajmah. Isolated rain and snow may occur in Sikkim. Light rain is likely to commence in a few parts of South Tamil Nadu. Isolated rain is likely in Interior and North Coastal Tamil Nadu including Chennai. In Tamil nadu, undertake harvesting of maize and sorghum.

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