As of 22:06 GMT, 12 MAR 2008

PAKISTAN AND NORTH INDIA

SUMMARY- widely scattered, generally light showers noted in northern and western areas yesterday, mostly dry elsewhere. Temperatures 69 to 100F (21 to 38C).

FORECAST-

TODAY...Perhaps a few widely scattered light showers, otherwise mostly dry. Temperatures 68 to 100F (20 to 38C).

TONIGHT...No significant precipitation expected overnight. Patchy haze and smoke.

TOMORROW...Similar conditions to those of today.

OUTLOOK...Passing light showers in northern Pakistan/India, no significant precipitation expected this period. Temperatures warmer.

SOUTH INDIA

SUMMARY- Occasional rain, showers and thundershowers in Tamilnadu and Kerala yesterday, 0.10-1.50 inches (3-38 mm). Mostly dry elsewhere. Temperatures 75 to 100F (24 to 38C).

FORECAST-

TODAY...Additional showers and thundershowers in Tamilnadu/Kerala, 0.10-1.50+ inches (3-38+ mm). Continuing mostly dry elsewhere. Temperatures 75 to 101F (24 to 38C).

TONIGHT...Lingering showers far south, mostly dry elsewhere overnight. Areas of haze and smoke.

TOMORROW...Similar conditions to those of today.

OUTLOOK...Scattered showers diminishing in Tamilnadu and Kerala, mostly dry conditions elsewhere this period. Temperatures increasingly warm to hot.

INDIA RICE

CROP IMPACT- Generally dry through Bangladesh rice areas, after earlier rains. Mostly favorable weather for development of the recently planted Boro rice crop. Source: Meteorlogix, DTN's brand of commercial weather services.