10-DAY REGIONAL AGRI-WEATHER FORECAST AND ADVISORIES

May 01 - 10  (Dekad 13)

              

        The tail-end of cold front will likely affect northern and central Luzon and the intertropical convergence zone over Visayas and Mindanao.  These areas will have mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms.  One tropical cyclone is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

        Moderate to occasionally strong winds from northeast will prevail over northern Luzon while light to moderate winds from east and southeast over rest of Luzon and Visayas.   Meanwhile, light to moderate winds from east and northeast will prevail over Mindanao.

       

Region

Average Days with rain (0.1 mm or more)

 

Rainfall Range

(mm)

 

Soil

Condition

Average Relative Humidity

(%)

Average Temperature range (oC)

Agri-weather Tips

and Advisories

I 0-4 0 - 50 moist - dry 74-88 17 - 31

 Rainfall deficit will still be experienced in most parts of the region and sustainable irrigation is essential  to the development of growing crops.  

II 2-4 0-50  moist - dry  70-86 21-33

Insufficient rainfall is expected and maintenance of growing crops by watering and irrigating is needed to avoid or minimize damage to crops.

CAR 0 - 4 25 - 75

 

  moist-dry   70 - 88 17-31

 Monitoring and controlling the persistence of insect pests and diseases on growing vegetable crops is essential to have a good harvest.

III 0 - 4

 25-75 over the eastern section and 0-50 over the rest of the country

dry - moist 72 - 78 23-32

Incidence of  some insect pests and diseases are highly expected to persist. Spraying of appropriate insecticide, and irrigation and watering will be essential during the period.

NCR 0 - 4 0 - 50 dry - moist   70 - 78 23-32

Initiate backyard gardening  for family consumption and could help augment income.

IV-A

0-4 

 0 - 50  moist - wet  74-86 21-32

It would be good to build rip-raps or anything that would block soil erosion in the rolling or hilly agricultural terrain particularly over the eastern section of the region.

IV-B 2 - 4 25-75  dry - moist   76-80 21-32

Monitor fungal development in  stored grains, onion, garlic  and other seeds, and make necessary action if it persist to maintain its quality and market value.

V

 5-7  or 

     0-4

75-125 over most parts of the region and 0-50 over Masbate 

  wet 80-86 23-33

Sufficient moisture is favorable for the growing crops and monitoring of insect pests and diseases could be done in all stages of crop development.

VI 2 - 4 25-75 dry - moist 76-80 23-32

Rainfall amounts expected during the period is beneficial for the growing crops although irrigation or watering is essential to ensure successful crop production.

VII 2 - 4 25-75 moist - dry  76-80 23-32

Moisture supply could still sustain the growing crops over most parts  of the region, however, moisture deficit may likely be experienced over  southern part of the region.

VIII 4-6 75-150 over most parts of the region    wet 76 - 86 21-32

Good growing condition is expected due to sufficient moisture supply over most parts of the region but monitoring of insect pests and diseases should always be done.

IX

 2 - 4 25 - 75 moist - wet 78-82 21-32

Good fruit harvest is expected, thus, extra care must be given due consideration to ensure its good quality and market value.

X 0 - 4 0 - 50  moist-wet 78-82 21-32

Moisture supply present in the soil can still sustain the growing crops during the period.  

XI

0 - 4

 0 - 50   dry - moist 76 - 84 21-31

Good moisture supply will be experienced over most lowland farms although rainfall deficit may prevail over  southern  part of the region.

XII 2 - 4 25 - 75 dry-moist    72-78 21-32

Normal fruit harvest is expected but rainfall deficit may likely prevail and watering or irrigating crops is essential to ensure successful crop harvest. 

ARMM 2 - 4 25 - 75  moist - wet  72-78 21-32

Good seasonal fruit harvest is expected, however proper handling in transporting fruits should be done to maintain its freshness and quality. 

CARAGA

4-6

 50-100

moist - wet

80-86

22-31

Farmers must initiate  greening activities by planting fruit trees and bamboos particularly near the river banks and hilly ranges.  

Prepared by: FEV / VCMIII

Farm Weather Services Section (FWSS)

 

Noted by:

Ms. Lourdes V. Tibig

(OIC , FWSS)

 

Under the Direction of:

Dr. Flaviana D. Hilario

(Chief, CAB)

  

 

 

 

Website:

 

http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph

 

For further information and particulars:

Call: 920-40-76