Date: October 12, 2026
According to today’s forecast issued by the Ahmedabad Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), no weather warnings have been issued for the Gujarat region and Saurashtra-Kutch for the period from October 12 to October 18, 2026.
Region-Wise Agricultural Guidance
| Region | Guidance for Today |
|---|---|
| North Gujarat | Plan irrigation according to local temperatures and soil moisture levels. |
| Central Gujarat | Check moisture levels in standing crops, keeping the warm weather in mind. |
| South Gujarat | Check the local weather forecast before scheduling agricultural activities. |
| Saurashtra | Monitor soil moisture and pest activity in groundnut, cotton, and other crops. |
| Kutch | Check soil moisture and irrigate crops as needed during warm and dry weather. |
These region-wise recommendations are general agricultural guidelines. District-wise temperature and rainfall forecasts may vary.
2. Guidance for Farmers Based on Today’s Weather
Groundnut: Check soil moisture levels. Plan harvesting according to crop maturity and ensure that harvested groundnuts are dried properly.
Cotton: Regularly monitor pests, including pink bollworm. Take control measures only when necessary and in accordance with recommended agricultural practices.
Cumin: While preparing the soil for the upcoming sowing season, ensure proper drainage and adequate soil moisture. Do not determine sowing time based solely on calendar dates; also consider local weather conditions.
Chickpea: Prepare the soil before sowing, select quality seeds, and determine the sowing time according to recommendations from the local agricultural university.
Pigeon Pea and Other Standing Crops: Continue monitoring crops for signs of pests, diseases, and moisture deficiency.
3. What Should Farmers Keep in Mind for the Coming Days?
- Check the latest weather forecast daily.
- Make irrigation decisions based on crop conditions and soil moisture levels.
- Before spraying pesticides, check wind speed and temperature.
- If rain is expected, avoid leaving harvested crops exposed in the open.
4. Official Weather Information
Farmers can use the following official sources to access district-wise and taluka-wise weather forecasts and warnings.
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