Weather-Based Crop Advisor

Covers 10 major Indian states with district/zone selection. Shows typical weather (temperature, rainfall, humidity, sunshine, wind) for the selected state and month. Recommends suitable crops with sowing window, duration, expected yield, water requirement and specific alerts. Displays a 12-month annual sowing calendar colour-coded by Kharif (green), Rabi (blue), Zaid (amber) and Harvest (purple). Seasonal alerts cover heat waves, heavy rainfall, fog and normal conditions.

States Covered

Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu. Each state has multiple districts/zones with specific weather patterns.

Weather Data

Temperature: Min and max (in °C). Rainfall: Monthly average (mm). Humidity: Average relative humidity (%). Sunshine: Average sunny days per month. Wind: Average wind speed and direction. All data based on historical averages for the region.

Crop Seasons in India

Kharif (June-October): Monsoon crops — Rice, Cotton, Soybean, Maize, Groundnut, Tur. Rabi (October-March): Winter crops — Wheat, Mustard, Gram, Barley, Peas. Zaid (March-June): Summer crops — Watermelon, Cucumber, Fodder, Vegetables.

Crop Recommendations

Each state-month combination shows 3-5 suitable crops with: Sowing window (best dates), Crop duration (days), Expected yield (quintals/acre), Water requirement (irrigations), Specific alerts (pest/disease risks).

Seasonal Alerts

Heat wave: Risk of heat stress, need for irrigation. Heavy rainfall: Flood risk, delayed sowing. Fog: Reduced sunlight, pest risk. Frost: Damage to sensitive crops. Normal: Standard operations advised.

Sowing Calendar

12-month visual calendar showing: Green blocks = Kharif sowing, Blue blocks = Rabi sowing, Amber blocks = Zaid sowing, Purple blocks = Harvest periods. Helps farmers plan seasonal activities.