As of 22:06 GMT, 20 JUL 2008

PAKISTAN AND NORTH INDIA

SUMMARY- Additional Monsoonal rain, showers and thundershowers in central and eastern and central portions of North India over the weekend. Rainfall amounts of 0.50-5.00+ inches (13-127+ mm). Significant flooding occurring in portions of the region. A few scattered light showers in the northwest. Temperatures 84 to 114F (29 to 46C).

FORECAST-

TODAY...Periods of rain, showers/thundershowers east and central areas in association with the Southwest Monsoon. Rainfall amounts of 0.50-3.00+ inches (13-76+ mm) with areas of flooding. Scattered lighter showers/thundershowers in western areas. Temperatures 83 to 113F (28 to 45C).

TONIGHT...Showers diminish overnight. Areas of haze and smoke.

TOMORROW...Similar conditions to those of today.

OUTLOOK...Periods of moderate to occasionally heavy rain and showers in eastern India/Bangladesh as well as central portions of north India, mainly associated with the Southwest Monsoon. Scattered showers and thundershowers in western India/Pakistan Wednesday through Friday. Temperatures warm to hot.

INDIA JEERA (CUMIN) - Rajasthan and Gujarat

Sown in November-December, harvested around March. High humidity during flowering and fruit-set stage causes diseases.

CROP IMPACT: Scattered showers and thundershowers have been reported in the region during the past couple of weeks. The Monsoon rain came in early. Rains could delay the late harvest of the old crop but it will also build moisture and irrigation for the next crop planted later this year. Source: Meteorlogix, DTN's brand of commercial weather services.