Prayagraj,

10 March (HS): SHUATS Technical Officer Prateek Kumar advised farmers that the

weather in the district is expected to remain hot and dry over the next five

days, with no rain expected. During this period, maximum temperatures are

expected to hover around 35–38°C and minimum temperatures between 20–21°C,

which could rapidly deplete soil moisture. In this situation, farmers are

advised to irrigate their Rabi crops, including wheat, as needed and to use

mulching to maintain moisture in the fields. They also advised regular monitoring

of vegetable and pulse crops for pests and diseases, and to spray only

recommended pesticides if symptoms appear.

Given the

rising temperatures, animals should be provided with adequate shade and clean

water, and fish farmers should maintain the water level in their ponds.

According to experts, the current dry weather is favorable for sowing summer

mung beans and vegetables and preparing their fields. Therefore, farmers should

conduct agricultural work in the morning or evening.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi