Representative Image: A thick grey rain cloud loomed over the southern skies of Dimapur near foothills of Chümoukedima and adjoining areas in this picture taken in May 31, 2020. (Morung File Photo)
Soil & Water Conservation updates on Meteorological Observatories
Kohima, February 21 (MExN): In the last 46 days, Nagaland recorded an average maximum temperature of 19.4 ºC, while minimum temperature hovered at 9.6 ºC, informed an official release.
The relative humidity from January 1- February 15 period was 68.7% while the State recorded total rainfall of 34.6mm.
The Meteorological observatory at Dimapur recorded the highest temperature with 29.0ºC on January 31, while Shamator recorded the lowest temperature with 2.4 ºC on January 17.
The press release from Rongsenlemzung, Joint Director, Soil &Water Conservation Department and State Nodal Officer for Meteorology further informed that presently, the Department has installed 17 Meteorological Observatories spread over the state at various altitudes.
Source: Joint Director, Soil &Water Conservation Department & State Nodal Officer for Meteorology, Government of Nagaland
These Observatories records weather parameter such as maximum and minimum temperature, relative humidity, rainfall etc. on a daily basis and are availed by many users, it said.
Citing the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the department defined that
The long range forecast as the forecast from 30 days up to seasons’ description of averaged weather parameters.
One of the most notable benefits of weather forecasting is to make proper plans to protect life and property, it added.
Advisory for farmers
Meanwhile, the release further informed that as per Gramin Krishi Mausem Sewa District level Agromet Advisory for the last 46 days, the farmers are advice to irrigate the vegetables crop with sufficient amount of water at regular interval.
They were further advised to mulch the crop with 2-3 inches using dry leaves or straw to conserve soil moisture.
Constant monitoring of aphids is suggested as the damage by these insects is very high during this time, the release said.
Farmers should be aware about the symptoms of diseases in pigs such as diarrhea, eye discharge, dry skin, irregular spot on skin etc, it added.
Poultry farmers were further recommended to maintain sanitation for disease avoidance, provide ample drinking water and good quality feeds.
Laying of egg is reduced in winter, therefore to increase the production, coop temperature is to be increased, it added.
