Hubballi: Unexpected Weather Twist: Prepare for Rain

Dharwad: The Agricultural Science University, Dharwad, has issued a weather forecast for North Interior Karnataka, predicting light rainfall in the coming days.

According to the forecast, a low-pressure area is likely to form in the southwest Bay of Bengal within the next 24 hours. While this system is expected to primarily impact South Interior Karnataka with rainfall, North Interior Karnataka is likely to experience partly cloudy skies for the next 4-5 days.

Isolated Rain Showers

Between November 13 and 15, there is a chance of light to moderate rain in isolated areas of North Interior Karnataka. However, widespread rainfall is not anticipated.

Agricultural Recommendations

Given the weather forecast, farmers in the region are advised to:

• Continue Sowing: Farmers can proceed with sowing groundnut and wheat crops and complete the kharif sowing season as soon as possible.
• Harvesting and Drying: Farmers are encouraged to continue harvesting and drying maize and onion crops.
• Protect Crops: To safeguard crops from potential rain showers between November 13 and 15, farmers are advised to take necessary precautions, such as covering crops or moving them to sheltered areas, said Dr RH Patil, Principal Nodal Officer GKMS Unit, UAS, Dharwad.