As of 17:51 GMT, 16 OCT 2007

PAKISTAN AND NORTH INDIA

SUMMARY- A disturbance which moved onshore in Bangladesh yesterday produced heavy showers in far eastern portions of North India, 0.10-2.00+ inches (3-51+ mm) with some flooding occurring. A few showers also noted in far north central India. Mostly dry elsewhere. Temperatures 67-103F (19-39C).

FORECAST-

TODAY...Showers in the far east and far north central areas, 0.10-0.75 inch (3-19 mm), generally dry elsewhere. Temperatures 65-103F (18-39C).

TONIGHT...Showers diminish in the far east, generally dry elsewhere overnight. Patchy haze and smoke.

TOMORROW...Scattered showers far east, 0.10-0.30 inch (3-8 mm). Temperatures 65-103F (18-39C).

OUTLOOK...A few widely scattered showers and thundershowers in extreme eastern areas this period. Dry elsewhere. Temperatures cooler far north, warm south and west.

SOUTH INDIA

SUMMARY- A few widely scattered showers and a few thundershowers noted in far southern areas yesterday, 0.10-0.40 inch (3-10 mm). Temperatures 85-99F (29-37C).

FORECAST-

TODAY...Passing showers and thundershowers southern and east coastal areas, 0.10-0.60 inch (3-15 mm). Temperatures 83-98F (28-37C).

TONIGHT...Showers diminish overnight.

TOMORROW...Similar conditions to those of today.

OUTLOOK...Scattered showers and thundershowers, mostly in southern and eastern areas. Temperatures mostly near to slightly above normal.

INDIA RAPESEED

CROP IMPACT- Planting should be continuing. Monsoonal rainfall has increased soil moisture supplies for the planting season. Source: Meteorlogix, DTN's brand of commercial weather services.