Which period does this information cover?
This is a dated farm-weather summary for 31 October to 3 November 2026. It is based on IMD's National Agrometeorological Bulletin of 30 October 2026, valid for 30 October–3 November, and its weather release issued at 1:45 pm IST on 30 October. It is not a continuously updated live forecast. Do not treat it as a current warning after 3 November; even before then, give priority to a newer district bulletin when one is issued.
The dated IMD release and the national agrometeorological bulletin are the original references. The second link may display the next issue later, so check the date inside the PDF.
Where is attention needed during 31 October–3 November?
The 30 October release forecasts thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places in Chhattisgarh on 31 October and 1 November, and heavy rain at isolated places on 2 November. Thunderstorms with gusty winds are also forecast for 2 November. This does not mean identical rain in every village across the state.
For coastal Andhra Pradesh, heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places on 2–3 November is forecast; for Kerala–Mahe, the forecast is heavy rain at isolated places on 1–3 November. Read the latest local forecast before harvesting, drying produce outdoors or dispatching a vehicle in these areas.
The release's reference to extremely heavy rainfall in Chhattisgarh over the previous 24 hours is an observation up to 8:30 am on 30 October. It is not recorded rainfall for 31 October or a measurement from your field.
Chhattisgarh: sequencing harvest and the next crop
The national agricultural bulletin's regional advice includes these main points:
- Northern Hills: suspend harvesting and threshing mature paddy during rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Work in clear weather, move produce to a covered safe place and check drainage in low-lying fields.
- Bastar Plateau: decide on rabi vegetable sowing after the spell of rain passes and the soil is suitable. Provide support to vine crops.
- Chhattisgarh Plains: harvest mature moong, urad and soybean in clear weather and keep the produce in a safe, dry place.
For Madhya Pradesh's Middle Narmada Valley, the advice is to prepare chickpea and wheat fields and sow after rain decreases. Do not turn this into one sowing date for all of Madhya Pradesh or India.
Fill in this work sheet with family and workers before starting
The following list is a SahiBhav planning aid, not a separate weather forecast. Keep one page on a phone or on paper so that field work, machinery and vehicles are not planned using different assumptions.
| What to record | Useful details |
|---|---|
| Place | Field's village, district and relevant agricultural region |
| Crop | Variety, maturity stage and proposed task |
| Information | Bulletin date, validity period and original link |
| Arrangements | Availability of workers, machinery, a dry place and a vehicle |
| Next check | Who will read the latest information before work starts |
For example, if machinery is due in the morning but a covered space will be available only in the evening, resolve that gap first. Availability of harvesting machinery alone is not complete readiness. List tasks that can be postponed separately. The responsible person should open the original bulletin rather than decide for your field from another district's screenshot.
Account for harvested produce and transport to the mandi
First record the lot's condition: how much has been harvested, where it is stored, whether weight or moisture has been checked and what the buyer will accept. For wet paddy, read the drying, moisture and storage guide (Hindi). Compare arrangements against the harvest-and-rain checklist (Hindi). These guides do not replace a current weather bulletin.
Check record dates and varieties in available Chhattisgarh paddy prices. Then enter your actual offer, costs and acceptable quantity in the sale calculation tool (Hindi). Rain reports cannot establish that prices will rise or that the whole lot will sell. The delivery calculator estimates costs; confirm road access separately with the driver and local information.
The final check before setting out
Open IMD's agricultural advice for your district. If a new issue is available, record its issue date and time. Where a serious warning or an administrative instruction applies, adjust the work plan accordingly. This article is not a field inspection, an immediate district-level warning or a loss assessment.