A significant and important news has emerged regarding the weather in Bihar. According to the latest forecast issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather in all districts of South Bihar will change drastically from August 8th to August 12th. During this period, the sky will be overcast with thick clouds, and there is a strong possibility of thunderstorms, strong winds, and moderate rainfall at isolated places in the state.
In view of this changing weather pattern and potential dangers, Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, has issued an important current agricultural advisory for farmers to protect their crops from damage.
What is the forecast for temperature and wind speed?
Dr. Birendra Kumar, Nodal Officer of the Rural Agricultural Weather Service at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour (Bhagalpur), has shared complete weather details for the coming days. According to them, during this period, the maximum temperature in the districts of South Bihar is expected to hover around 31 to 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature can be recorded between 27 and 28 degrees Celsius.
Furthermore, the relative humidity in the air will be very high, ranging from 85 to 90 percent in the morning, while it will drop to between 60 and 65 percent in the afternoon. The Meteorological Department also predicts that southeastern winds may blow at a speed of 5 to 15 kilometers per hour during these days, which will make the weather feel both humid and cool.
Low rainfall poses a significant threat to paddy fields
Meteorologists clearly state that if there is not enough rainfall as expected, weeds will grow rapidly in paddy fields. If these unwanted weeds are not removed from the fields in time, it will directly affect the paddy plants.
Weeds block soil moisture, essential nutrients, and air circulation, weakening the crop. Scientists strongly advise farmers to control weeds promptly and timely by weeding. This will improve aeration within the soil, enabling the rice plants to grow rapidly and healthily.
Eradicate weeds by spraying chemical pesticides
To protect rice crops from weed infestations, Dr. Birendra Kumar shared valuable technical information on the proper use of chemical pesticides. He explained that for effective weed control in fields where rice has been planted only 5 to 7 days ago, 500 to 600 liters of clean water per hectare should be used. Scientifically spraying the appropriate amount of Butachlor (3.0 liters) or other recommended pesticides into this water solution will prove extremely beneficial.