The growth of crops is inseparable from suitable water conditions. Summer, the season when crops grow most vigorously, and the right amount of rainfall is directly related to the yield and quality of crops. Excessive or too little rainfall can adversely affect crops, so accurate prediction of summer droughts and floods is essential for agricultural production.
As the birthplace of agricultural civilization, the ancestors of the mainland left many prediction methods about the year through long-term observation of celestial phenomena and summarizing laws and practices, that is, agricultural proverbs. These agricultural proverbs contain a wealth of wisdom and experience, which are of great guiding significance for us to predict and cope with summer droughts and floods.
This year is the year of the dragon in the lunar calendar, according to the ancient book "Earth Mother Sutra", "spring and summer are flooded, autumn and winter are impassable", indicating that spring and summer may be too much rain, and crops are susceptible to waterlogging. The forecast of the year in "Stove Horse Head" also mentions that this year's "one dragon to control the water" means that the rainfall may be too much, but the distribution of rainwater may be uneven, which may lead to uneven drought and flood in local areas.
With the development of technology, we can use modern meteorological technology to predict weather conditions more accurately. According to the latest meteorological data, it is true that there will be more rainfall in parts of the continent in the coming period, which coincides with the predictions in ancient books.
Tomorrow is the tenth day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar, and according to the experience of the older generation of farmers, "the tenth day of the fourth month of April is determined by drought and flood". The weather conditions on this day can often predict the weather trend in the future period. So, will this summer be a drought or a flood? We can combine agricultural proverbs with modern meteorological data for analysis.
There is a saying in agriculture: "Ten rains in early April, floods in May and June". If it rains on the 10th day of April, it is likely that there will be continuous rainy weather in May and June, resulting in localized flooding. This is undoubtedly a huge challenge for crops that are in the critical period of growth. Farmers need to make preparations for drainage and flood prevention in advance to ensure the safe growth of crops.
"On the tenth day of April, there were no drops in the forty-five days." This agricultural proverb tells us that if the weather is sunny on the 10th day of April, then the next month and a half of rain may be scarce, which is conducive to the photosynthesis and dry matter accumulation of crops, but we should be aware of the possibility of drought conditions, and we need to irrigate crops in time to ensure their normal growth.
Of course, we can't rely solely on agricultural proverbs to predict the weather. With the development of science and technology, modern weather prediction technology has become more and more accurate. Through advanced equipment such as satellite cloud images and weather radars, we can more accurately grasp the future weather conditions. Therefore, combining agricultural proverbial wisdom with modern weather forecasting can provide us with more comprehensive and accurate weather prediction information.
In practical application, we can rationally arrange agricultural production activities according to the results of agricultural proverbs and modern meteorological forecasts. For example, in a year when drought is expected, we can respond to drought by storing water in advance, adjusting crop structure, or adopting water-saving irrigation. In expected rainy years, we need to pay attention to drainage and flood prevention to prevent crop damage.
By combining forecasts from ancient books, modern meteorological data, and the experience of older generations of farmers, we can make a preliminary prediction of the drought and flood conditions this summer. However, it should be noted that there are certain uncertainties and regional differences in these forecasting methods. When arranging agricultural production, farmers also need to flexibly adjust their strategies according to the actual situation to deal with possible drought and flood disasters. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay close attention to the forecast information of the meteorological department, so that timely response measures can be taken to ensure a good crop harvest.