National Bulletin

Date: 15 November 2023





 
		

			
				
				

				     
					



15 November 2023 [Wednesday]

FOR THE PERIOD 15.11.2023 - 19.11.2023






 



 





 



 



 



Realized Weather at different locations in the country



 



Rainfall for last 24 hours (till 06 AM on 15 November 2023) and maximum temperature on 14 November 2023 and minimum temperature on 15 November 2023 is given below:






 



Highlights:



    
	
  • Country average bright sunshine hour was 8.07 hours per day during last week.
    • 
	
  • Country average free water loss during the previous week was 2.69 mm per day.
    • 




Weather Forecast Valid for 24 Hours commencing 06 PM Today:



Rainfall: Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.



Temperature: Night temperature may rise by (1-2)°C and day temperature may fall slightly over the country.





 



 



Spatial Distribution of weather parameters for the Week ending on 14 November 2023



 



 




	
		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

	




 



 



 



 





 



 



Agrometeorological Weather Forecast for the period: 15.11.2023 to 21.11.2023



Bright sunshine hour is likely to be from 3.00 to 5.00 hours per day during this period.



Average free water loss is likely to be from 1.50 to 3.50 mm per day during this period.



  A low pressure has formed over Southeast Bay & adjoining area on 14.11.2023 and concentrated into a Depression over west-central Bay & adjoining area on 15.11.2023. It is likely to intensity further.



    
	
  • Light to moderate Rain / Thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty / squally wind is likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Dhaka, Barishal & Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over southern part of the country. Light to moderate Rain / Thunder showers is likely to occur at one or two places over Mymensingh, Sylhet & Rajshahi divisions. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over Rangpur division during 15 to 18 November 2023.
    • 
	
  •  Light to moderate Rain / Thunder shower accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over the country with moderately heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Sylhet & Dhaka divisions during 19 to 21 November 2023.
    • 
	
  • Day temperature is likely to be range 28±3oC and night temperature is likely to be range 19±2oC during this period.
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District Wise Quantitative Weather Forecast for next Five days from 15.11.2023 to 19.11.2023



 



 




	
		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

	




 



 



 



 





 



 



Different Satellite Products over Bangladesh




	
		

			NOAA/VIIRS BLENDED NDVI composite for the week. No. 45 (05.11.2023 to 11.11.2023) over Agricultural regions of Bangladesh

			

					
			NOAA/ AVHRR BLENDED VCI composite for the week No. 45 (05.11.2023 to 11.11.2023) over Agricultural regions of Bangladesh

			

					
		

		

			NOAA/ AVHRR BLENDED TCI composite for the week No. 45 (05.11.2023 to 11.11.2023) over Agricultural regions of Bangladesh

			

					
			NOAA/ AVHRR BLENDED VHI composite for the week No. 45 (05.11.2023 to 11.11.2023) over Agricultural regions of Bangladesh

			

					
		

	




 



 





 



 



Agromet Advisories



 



 



 





 



 



Khulna Region (Districts: Bagerhat, Khulna, Narail and Satkhira)



As per special weather bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a low pressure has formed over the Bay of Bengal and has moved northeastward to become a deep depression. It may move north-northeastward and cross Bangladesh coast through Mongla and Khepupara as a cyclonic storm. In this connection, light to heavy rainfall is expected for the district during 16-19 November 2023 and very heavy rainfall is expected at some places of the district also. Based on the analysis of the data received from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the following urgent agromet advisory are given to protect the standing crops from the harmful effects of cyclones:



    
	
  • Clean the irrigation channel so that there should not be any standing water in the crop field.
    • 
	
  • Harvest matured vegetables and Aman paddy when 80% mature before rain and keep in a safe place.
    • 
	
  • Drain excess water from the land.
    • 
	
  • Keep drains around vegetable and other rabi crops clean to avoid water logging.
    • 
	
  • Cover the vegetable seedlings in the seed bed with polythene sheets to protect them from rain damage.
    • 
	
  • Stop sowing rabi crops as companion crops.
    • 
	
  • Avoid irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides.
    • 
	
  • Avoid sowing and planting seedlings.
    • 
	
  • Provide poles for bananas and perennial vegetables.
    • 
	
  • Keep livestock and poultry housing clean and dry.
    • 
	
  • Maintain a good height of embankment around the pond. Arrange nets around the ponds/fish farm so that fishes may not come out due to flood.
    • 




 



 





 



 



Rangamati Region (Districts: Bandarban, Khagrachari and Rangamati)



Rice Boro



    
	
  • Stage:Seedbed
    • 
	
  • Take appropriate action for preparation of seedbed for boro paddy. Prepare the seedbed in high land and also make arrangements for draining out of water and also advised for community based seedbed preparation.
    • 
	
  • Advise to use recommended varieties of seed.
    • 
	
  • If the seedbed becomes yellow, apply urea at the rate of 283 gm per decimal. Apply 400 gm gypsum per decimal if the seedlings are still not recovered after application of urea.
    • 




Vegetable



    
	
  • Eggplant may be attacked by tip and fruit borer under prevailing weather conditions. For control, cut and destroy the affected tip along with the insects. Insect reproduction is likely to be greatly reduced by using pheromone traps. Use spray of approval dose of insecticides, if necessary or recommended local organic insecticides may be used.
    • 
	
  • Powdery mildew disease can occur in cucumbers. For control, apply pesticides of the hexaconazole or mancozeb group.
    • 
	
  • Under the prevailing weather condition, there is a chance of aphid attack in beans and cabbage. Use the approved dose of Chloropyrix group of pesticides.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 




Horticultural



    
	
  • Farmers are advised to go for bagging of the banana bunches with muslin cloth or polyethylene before fruit set in order to protect the fruits from the attack of banana fruit and leaf scarring beetle.
    • 
	
  • Guava may be attacked by caterpillars under the prevailing condition. For control, spray 05 grams of soap powder per liter of water.
    • 
	
  • Coconut trees may be attacked by spiders under prevailing weather condition., all the young caconut of the affected tree should be cut down and burnt. Infected trees and nearby young trees should be sprayed with any spider repellent such as Omite 57 EC mixed in 1.5 ml of one liter of water.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 




Livestock



    
	
  • Give anthelmintic drugs.
    • 
	
  • Give Vaccination based on age and physical condition of cattle.
    • 
	
  • Keep sheds and floors clean.
    • 
	
  • If any disease symptoms appear, consult a veterinary doctor immediately for appropriate treatment.
    • 




Poultry



    
	
  • If any disease symptoms appear, consult a veterinarian doctor immediately for proper treatment
    • 
	
  • High power bulbs (100 watts or more) in the poultry shed for 1-2 hours after dusk will increase egg production and diseases will reduce.
    • 




Fishery



    
	
  • Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
    • 
	
  • Drain the pond and remove the black/rotten mud from the bottom.
    • 
	
  • Repair the pond’s bank if damaged.
    • 
	
  • Contact the nearest upazila fisheries office if any fish disease occurs or if the desired growth is not achieved.
    • 
	
  • Start preparing the pond for the next year by harvesting all the fish if it is an annual pond.
    • 
	
  • Application of 250 grams of lime per decimal at the beginning of winter helps to get rid of fish diseases.
    • 




Potato



    
	
  • Stage:Tuber set/ initiation
    • 
	
  • Farmers are advised to irrigate the land for keeping optimum moisture in the field during this stage for quality tuber formation and development.
    • 
	
  • Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
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Barishal Region (Districts: Barguna, Barishal, Bhola, Jhalokati, Patuakhali and Pirojpur)



As per special weather bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a low pressure has formed over the Bay of Bengal and has moved northeastward to become a deep depression. It may move north-northeastward and cross Bangladesh coast through Mongla and Khepupara as a cyclonic storm. In this connection, light to heavy rainfall is expected for the district during 16-19 November 2023 and very heavy rainfall is expected at some places of the district also. Based on the analysis of the data received from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the following urgent agromet advisory are given to protect the standing crops from the harmful effects of cyclones:



    
	
  • Clean the irrigation channel so that there should not be any standing water in the crop field.
    • 
	
  • Harvest matured vegetables and Aman paddy when 80% mature before rain and keep in a safe place.
    • 
	
  • Drain excess water from the land.
    • 
	
  • Keep drains around vegetable and other rabi crops clean to avoid water logging.
    • 
	
  • Cover the vegetable seedlings in the seed bed with polythene sheets to protect them from rain damage.
    • 
	
  • Stop sowing rabi crops as companion crops.
    • 
	
  • Avoid irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides.
    • 
	
  • Avoid sowing and planting seedlings.
    • 
	
  • Provide poles for bananas and perennial vegetables.
    • 
	
  • Keep livestock and poultry housing clean and dry.
    • 
	
  • Maintain a good height of embankment around the pond. Arrange nets around the ponds/fish farm so that fishes may not come out due to flood.
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Bogura Region (Districts: Bogura, Joypurhat, Pabna and Sirajganj)



As per special weather bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a low pressure has formed over the Bay of Bengal and has moved northeastward to become a deep depression. It may move north-northeastward and cross Bangladesh coast through Mongla and Khepupara as a cyclonic storm. In this connection, light to heavy rainfall is expected for the district from 16-19 November 2023. Based on the analysis of the data received from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the following urgent agromet advisory are given to protect the standing crops from the harmful effects of cyclones:



    
	
  • Clean the irrigation channel so that there should not be any standing water in the crop field.
    • 
	
  • Harvest matured vegetables and Aman paddy when 80% mature before rain and keep in a safe place.
    • 
	
  • Drain excess water from the land.
    • 
	
  • Keep drains around vegetable and other rabi crops clean to avoid water logging.
    • 
	
  • Cover the vegetable seedlings in the seed bed with polythene sheets to protect them from rain damage.
    • 
	
  • Stop sowing rabi crops as companion crops.
    • 
	
  • Avoid irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides.
    • 
	
  • Avoid sowing and planting seedlings.
    • 
	
  • Provide poles for bananas and perennial vegetables.
    • 
	
  • Keep livestock and poultry housing clean and dry.
    • 
	
  • Maintain a good height of embankment around the pond. Arrange nets around the ponds/fish farm so that fishes may not come out due to flood.
    • 




 



 





 



 



Cumilla Region (Districts: Brahmanbaria, Chandpur and Cumilla)



As per special weather bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a low pressure has formed over the Bay of Bengal and has moved northeastward to become a deep depression. It may move north-northeastward and cross Bangladesh coast through Mongla and Khepupara as a cyclonic storm. In this connection, light to heavy rainfall is expected for the district from 16-19 November 2023. Based on the analysis of the data received from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the following urgent agromet advisory are given to protect the standing crops from the harmful effects of cyclones:



    
	
  • Clean the irrigation channel so that there should not be any standing water in the crop field.
    • 
	
  • Harvest matured vegetables and Aman paddy when 80% mature before rain and keep in a safe place.
    • 
	
  • Drain excess water from the land.
    • 
	
  • Keep drains around vegetable and other rabi crops clean to avoid water logging.
    • 
	
  • Cover the vegetable seedlings in the seed bed with polythene sheets to protect them from rain damage.
    • 
	
  • Stop sowing rabi crops as companion crops.
    • 
	
  • Avoid irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides.
    • 
	
  • Avoid sowing and planting seedlings.
    • 
	
  • Provide poles for bananas and perennial vegetables.
    • 
	
  • Keep livestock and poultry housing clean and dry.
    • 
	
  • Maintain a good height of embankment around the pond. Arrange nets around the ponds/fish farm so that fishes may not come out due to flood.
    • 




 



 





 



 



Rajshahi Region (Districts: Chapai Nawabganj, Naogaon, Natore and Rajshahi)



Wheat



    
	
  • Stage:Sowing
    • 
	
  • Farmers are advised to sow the recommended varieties crop as present climatic conditions in respect of temperature favours ideal germination of wheat seed.
    • 
	
  • Prepare land at optimum“Zoe” (appropriate moisture level) condition.
    • 
	
  • Before final land preparation apply cowdung/compost @ 10 tons/ha. Also apply fertilizers like Urea, TSP, MOP, Gypsum and Boric acid @ 150, 135, 100, 110, 6.0 kg per hectare, respectively as basal dose.
    • 




Vegetable



    
	
  • Eggplant may be attacked by tip and fruit borer under prevailing weather conditions. For control, cut and destroy the affected tip along with the insects. Insect reproduction is likely to be greatly reduced by using pheromone traps. Use spray of approval dose of insecticides, if necessary or recommended local organic insecticides may be used.
    • 
	
  • Powdery mildew disease can occur in cucumbers. For control, apply pesticides of the hexaconazole or mancozeb group.
    • 
	
  • Under the prevailing weather condition, there is a chance of aphid attack in beans and cabbage. Use the approved dose of Chloropyrix group of pesticides.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 




Horticultural



    
	
  • Farmers are advised to go for bagging of the banana bunches with muslin cloth or polyethylene before fruit set in order to protect the fruits from the attack of banana fruit and leaf scarring beetle.
    • 
	
  • Guava may be attacked by caterpillars under the prevailing condition. For control, spray 05 grams of soap powder per liter of water.
    • 
	
  • Coconut trees may be attacked by spiders under prevailing weather condition., all the young caconut of the affected tree should be cut down and burnt. Infected trees and nearby young trees should be sprayed with any spider repellent such as Omite 57 EC mixed in 1.5 ml of one liter of water.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 




Livestock



    
	
  • Give anthelmintic drugs.
    • 
	
  • Give Vaccination based on age and physical condition of cattle.
    • 
	
  • Keep sheds and floors clean.
    • 
	
  • If any disease symptoms appear, consult a veterinary doctor immediately for appropriate treatment.
    • 




Poultry



    
	
  • If any disease symptoms appear, consult a veterinarian doctor immediately for proper treatment
    • 
	
  • High power bulbs (100 watts or more) in the poultry shed for 1-2 hours after dusk will increase egg production and diseases will reduce.
    • 




Fishery



    
	
  • Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
    • 
	
  • Drain the pond and remove the black/rotten mud from the bottom.
    • 
	
  • Repair the pond’s bank if damaged.
    • 
	
  • Contact the nearest upazila fisheries office if any fish disease occurs or if the desired growth is not achieved.
    • 
	
  • Start preparing the pond for the next year by harvesting all the fish if it is an annual pond.
    • 
	
  • Application of 250 grams of lime per decimal at the beginning of winter helps to get rid of fish diseases.
    • 




Potato



    
	
  • Stage:vegetative growth
    • 
	
  • Farmers are advised to apply 160-175 Kg urea/ha at 30-35 DAS as top dressing based on variety.
    • 
	
  • Farmers are advised to apply 2nd irrigation at 40-45 DAS.
    • 




 



 





 



 



Chattogram Region (Districts: Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Feni, Lakshmipur and Noakhali)



As per special weather bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a low pressure has formed over the Bay of Bengal and has moved northeastward to become a deep depression. It may move north-northeastward and cross Bangladesh coast through Mongla and Khepupara as a cyclonic storm. In this connection, light to heavy rainfall is expected for the district during 16-19 November 2023 and very heavy rainfall is expected at some places of the district also. Based on the analysis of the data received from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the following urgent agromet advisory are given to protect the standing crops from the harmful effects of cyclones:



    
	
  • Clean the irrigation channel so that there should not be any standing water in the crop field.
    • 
	
  • Harvest matured vegetables and Aman paddy when 80% mature before rain and keep in a safe place.
    • 
	
  • Drain excess water from the land.
    • 
	
  • Keep drains around vegetable and other rabi crops clean to avoid water logging.
    • 
	
  • Cover the vegetable seedlings in the seed bed with polythene sheets to protect them from rain damage.
    • 
	
  • Stop sowing rabi crops as companion crops.
    • 
	
  • Avoid irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides.
    • 
	
  • Avoid sowing and planting seedlings.
    • 
	
  • Provide poles for bananas and perennial vegetables.
    • 
	
  • Keep livestock and poultry housing clean and dry.
    • 
	
  • Maintain a good height of embankment around the pond. Arrange nets around the ponds/fish farm so that fishes may not come out due to flood.
    • 




 



 





 



 



Jashore Region (Districts: Chuadanga, Jashore, Jhenaidah, Kushtia, Magura and Meherpur)



As per special weather bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a low pressure has formed over the Bay of Bengal and has moved northeastward to become a deep depression. It may move north-northeastward and cross Bangladesh coast through Mongla and Khepupara as a cyclonic storm. In this connection, light to heavy rainfall is expected for the district from 16-19 November 2023. Based on the analysis of the data received from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the following urgent agromet advisory are given to protect the standing crops from the harmful effects of cyclones:



    
	
  • Clean the irrigation channel so that there should not be any standing water in the crop field.
    • 
	
  • Harvest matured vegetables and Aman paddy when 80% mature before rain and keep in a safe place.
    • 
	
  • Drain excess water from the land.
    • 
	
  • Keep drains around vegetable and other rabi crops clean to avoid water logging.
    • 
	
  • Cover the vegetable seedlings in the seed bed with polythene sheets to protect them from rain damage.
    • 
	
  • Stop sowing rabi crops as companion crops.
    • 
	
  • Avoid irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides.
    • 
	
  • Avoid sowing and planting seedlings.
    • 
	
  • Provide poles for bananas and perennial vegetables.
    • 
	
  • Keep livestock and poultry housing clean and dry.
    • 
	
  • Maintain a good height of embankment around the pond. Arrange nets around the ponds/fish farm so that fishes may not come out due to flood.
    • 




 



 





 



 



Dhaka Region (Districts: Dhaka, Gazipur, Kishoreganj, Manikganj, Munshiganj, Narayanganj, Narsingdi and Tangail)



As per special weather bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a low pressure has formed over the Bay of Bengal and has moved northeastward to become a deep depression. It may move north-northeastward and cross Bangladesh coast through Mongla and Khepupara as a cyclonic storm. In this connection, light to heavy rainfall is expected for the district from 16-19 November 2023. Based on the analysis of the data received from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the following urgent agromet advisory are given to protect the standing crops from the harmful effects of cyclones:



    
	
  • Clean the irrigation channel so that there should not be any standing water in the crop field.
    • 
	
  • Harvest matured vegetables and Aman paddy when 80% mature before rain and keep in a safe place.
    • 
	
  • Drain excess water from the land.
    • 
	
  • Keep drains around vegetable and other rabi crops clean to avoid water logging.
    • 
	
  • Cover the vegetable seedlings in the seed bed with polythene sheets to protect them from rain damage.
    • 
	
  • Stop sowing rabi crops as companion crops.
    • 
	
  • Avoid irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides.
    • 
	
  • Avoid sowing and planting seedlings.
    • 
	
  • Provide poles for bananas and perennial vegetables.
    • 
	
  • Keep livestock and poultry housing clean and dry.
    • 
	
  • Maintain a good height of embankment around the pond. Arrange nets around the ponds/fish farm so that fishes may not come out due to flood.
    • 




 



 





 



 



Dinajpur Region (Districts: Dinajpur, Panchagarh and Thakurgaon)



Wheat



    
	
  • Stage:Sowing
    • 
	
  • Farmers are advised to sow the recommended varieties crop as present climatic conditions in respect of temperature favours ideal germination of wheat seed.
    • 
	
  • Prepare land at optimum“Zoe” (appropriate moisture level) condition.
    • 
	
  • Before final land preparation apply cowdung/compost @ 10 tons/ha. Also apply fertilizers like Urea, TSP, MOP, Gypsum and Boric acid @ 150, 135, 100, 110, 6.0 kg per hectare, respectively as basal dose.
    • 




Rice Boro



    
	
  • Stage:Seedbed
    • 
	
  • Take appropriate action for preparation of seedbed for boro paddy. Prepare the seedbed in high land and also make arrangements for draining out of water and also advised for community based seedbed preparation.
    • 
	
  • Advise to use recommended varieties of seed.
    • 
	
  • If the seedbed becomes yellow, apply urea at the rate of 283 gm per decimal. Apply 400 gm gypsum per decimal if the seedlings are still not recovered after application of urea.
    • 




Vegetable



    
	
  • Eggplant may be attacked by tip and fruit borer under prevailing weather conditions. For control, cut and destroy the affected tip along with the insects. Insect reproduction is likely to be greatly reduced by using pheromone traps. Use spray of approval dose of insecticides, if necessary or recommended local organic insecticides may be used.
    • 
	
  • Powdery mildew disease can occur in cucumbers. For control, apply pesticides of the hexaconazole or mancozeb group.
    • 
	
  • Under the prevailing weather condition, there is a chance of aphid attack in beans and cabbage. Use the approved dose of Chloropyrix group of pesticides.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 




Horticultural



    
	
  • Farmers are advised to go for bagging of the banana bunches with muslin cloth or polyethylene before fruit set in order to protect the fruits from the attack of banana fruit and leaf scarring beetle.
    • 
	
  • Guava may be attacked by caterpillars under the prevailing condition. For control, spray 05 grams of soap powder per liter of water.
    • 
	
  • Coconut trees may be attacked by spiders under prevailing weather condition., all the young caconut of the affected tree should be cut down and burnt. Infected trees and nearby young trees should be sprayed with any spider repellent such as Omite 57 EC mixed in 1.5 ml of one liter of water.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 




Livestock



    
	
  • Give anthelmintic drugs.
    • 
	
  • Give Vaccination based on age and physical condition of cattle.
    • 
	
  • Keep sheds and floors clean.
    • 
	
  • If any disease symptoms appear, consult a veterinary doctor immediately for appropriate treatment.
    • 




Poultry



    
	
  • If any disease symptoms appear, consult a veterinarian doctor immediately for proper treatment
    • 
	
  • High power bulbs (100 watts or more) in the poultry shed for 1-2 hours after dusk will increase egg production and diseases will reduce.
    • 




Fishery



    
	
  • Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
    • 
	
  • Drain the pond and remove the black/rotten mud from the bottom.
    • 
	
  • Repair the pond’s bank if damaged.
    • 
	
  • Contact the nearest upazila fisheries office if any fish disease occurs or if the desired growth is not achieved.
    • 
	
  • Start preparing the pond for the next year by harvesting all the fish if it is an annual pond.
    • 
	
  • Application of 250 grams of lime per decimal at the beginning of winter helps to get rid of fish diseases.
    • 




Potato



    
	
  • Stage:Sprouting
    • 
	
  • Farmers are advised to apply 1st irrigation at 10-15 Day after sowing (DAS) also advised to earthed up at base of the plant.
    • 




 



 





 



 



Faridpur Region (Districts: Faridpur, Gopalganj, Madaripur, Rajbari and Shariatpur)



As per special weather bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a low pressure has formed over the Bay of Bengal and has moved northeastward to become a deep depression. It may move north-northeastward and cross Bangladesh coast through Mongla and Khepupara as a cyclonic storm. In this connection, light to heavy rainfall is expected for the district from 16-19 November 2023. Based on the analysis of the data received from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the following urgent agromet advisory are given to protect the standing crops from the harmful effects of cyclones:



    
	
  • Clean the irrigation channel so that there should not be any standing water in the crop field.
    • 
	
  • Harvest matured vegetables and Aman paddy when 80% mature before rain and keep in a safe place.
    • 
	
  • Drain excess water from the land.
    • 
	
  • Keep drains around vegetable and other rabi crops clean to avoid water logging.
    • 
	
  • Cover the vegetable seedlings in the seed bed with polythene sheets to protect them from rain damage.
    • 
	
  • Stop sowing rabi crops as companion crops.
    • 
	
  • Avoid irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides.
    • 
	
  • Avoid sowing and planting seedlings.
    • 
	
  • Provide poles for bananas and perennial vegetables.
    • 
	
  • Keep livestock and poultry housing clean and dry.
    • 
	
  • Maintain a good height of embankment around the pond. Arrange nets around the ponds/fish farm so that fishes may not come out due to flood.
    • 




 





 



 



Rangpur Region (Districts: Gaibandha, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari and Rangpur)



Wheat



    
	
  • Stage:Germination
    • 
	
  • Farmers are advised to apply first irrigation at 3-leaves stage i.e., 17-21 days after sowing (DAS) at Crown Root Initiation stage for good yield.
    • 
	
  • If symptoms of sulphur deficiency noticed in wheat crop, broadcast gypsum 1.0 Kg/ dsml. followed by a light irrigation is advised.
    • 




Rice Boro



    
	
  • Stage:Seedbed
    • 
	
  • Take appropriate action for preparation of seedbed for boro paddy. Prepare the seedbed in high land and also make arrangements for draining out of water and also advised for community based seedbed preparation.
    • 
	
  • Advise to use recommended varieties of seed.
    • 
	
  • If the seedbed becomes yellow, apply urea at the rate of 283 gm per decimal. Apply 400 gm gypsum per decimal if the seedlings are still not recovered after application of urea.
    • 




Vegetable



    
	
  • Eggplant may be attacked by tip and fruit borer under prevailing weather conditions. For control, cut and destroy the affected tip along with the insects. Insect reproduction is likely to be greatly reduced by using pheromone traps. Use spray of approval dose of insecticides, if necessary or recommended local organic insecticides may be used.
    • 
	
  • Powdery mildew disease can occur in cucumbers. For control, apply pesticides of the hexaconazole or mancozeb group.
    • 
	
  • Under the prevailing weather condition, there is a chance of aphid attack in beans and cabbage. Use the approved dose of Chloropyrix group of pesticides.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 




Horticultural



    
	
  • Farmers are advised to go for bagging of the banana bunches with muslin cloth or polyethylene before fruit set in order to protect the fruits from the attack of banana fruit and leaf scarring beetle.
    • 
	
  • Guava may be attacked by caterpillars under the prevailing condition. For control, spray 05 grams of soap powder per liter of water.
    • 
	
  • Coconut trees may be attacked by spiders under prevailing weather condition., all the young caconut of the affected tree should be cut down and burnt. Infected trees and nearby young trees should be sprayed with any spider repellent such as Omite 57 EC mixed in 1.5 ml of one liter of water.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 




Livestock



    
	
  • Give anthelmintic drugs.
    • 
	
  • Give Vaccination based on age and physical condition of cattle.
    • 
	
  • Keep sheds and floors clean.
    • 
	
  • If any disease symptoms appear, consult a veterinary doctor immediately for appropriate treatment.
    • 




Poultry



    
	
  • If any disease symptoms appear, consult a veterinarian doctor immediately for proper treatment
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  • High power bulbs (100 watts or more) in the poultry shed for 1-2 hours after dusk will increase egg production and diseases will reduce.
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Fishery



    
	
  • Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
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  • Drain the pond and remove the black/rotten mud from the bottom.
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  • Repair the pond’s bank if damaged.
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  • Contact the nearest upazila fisheries office if any fish disease occurs or if the desired growth is not achieved.
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  • Start preparing the pond for the next year by harvesting all the fish if it is an annual pond.
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  • Application of 250 grams of lime per decimal at the beginning of winter helps to get rid of fish diseases.
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Potato



    
	
  • Stage:Sprouting
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  • Farmers are advised to apply 1st irrigation at 10-15 Day after sowing (DAS) also advised to earthed up at base of the plant.
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Sylhet Region (Districts: Habiganj, Moulvibazar, Sunamganj and Sylhet)



As per special weather bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a low pressure has formed over the Bay of Bengal and has moved northeastward to become a deep depression. It may move north-northeastward and cross Bangladesh coast through Mongla and Khepupara as a cyclonic storm. In this connection, light to heavy rainfall is expected for the district from 16-19 November 2023. Based on the analysis of the data received from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the following urgent agromet advisory are given to protect the standing crops from the harmful effects of cyclones:



    
	
  • Clean the irrigation channel so that there should not be any standing water in the crop field.
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  • Harvest matured vegetables and Aman paddy when 80% mature before rain and keep in a safe place.
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  • Drain excess water from the land.
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  • Keep drains around vegetable and other rabi crops clean to avoid water logging.
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  • Cover the vegetable seedlings in the seed bed with polythene sheets to protect them from rain damage.
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  • Stop sowing rabi crops as companion crops.
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  • Avoid irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides.
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  • Avoid sowing and planting seedlings.
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  • Provide poles for bananas and perennial vegetables.
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  • Keep livestock and poultry housing clean and dry.
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  • Maintain a good height of embankment around the pond. Arrange nets around the ponds/fish farm so that fishes may not come out due to flood.
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Mymensingh Region (Districts: Jamalpur, Mymensingh, Netrokona and Sherpur)



As per special weather bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a low pressure has formed over the Bay of Bengal and has moved northeastward to become a deep depression. It may move north-northeastward and cross Bangladesh coast through Mongla and Khepupara as a cyclonic storm. In this connection, light to heavy rainfall is expected for the district from 16-19 November 2023. Based on the analysis of the data received from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the following urgent agromet advisory are given to protect the standing crops from the harmful effects of cyclones:



    
	
  • Clean the irrigation channel so that there should not be any standing water in the crop field.
    • 
	
  • Harvest matured vegetables and Aman paddy when 80% mature before rain and keep in a safe place.
    • 
	
  • Drain excess water from the land.
    • 
	
  • Keep drains around vegetable and other rabi crops clean to avoid water logging.
    • 
	
  • Cover the vegetable seedlings in the seed bed with polythene sheets to protect them from rain damage.
    • 
	
  • Stop sowing rabi crops as companion crops.
    • 
	
  • Avoid irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides.
    • 
	
  • Avoid sowing and planting seedlings.
    • 
	
  • Provide poles for bananas and perennial vegetables.
    • 
	
  • Keep livestock and poultry housing clean and dry.
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  • Maintain a good height of embankment around the pond. Arrange nets around the ponds/fish farm so that fishes may not come out due to flood.
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