New Delhi, March 23
Rainfall: The weather was dry over the region.
Temperatures:
Maximum temperatures: The maximum temperatures rose in east Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, fell appreciably in Punjab, fell in Haryana and east Rajasthan and changed little elsewhere. They were above normal in Himachal Pradesh, appreciably below normal in Punjab and west Rajasthan, below normal in Haryana and normal in the rest of the region. The highest temperature in the region was 36.0°C recorded at Swai Madhopur (Rajasthan) and Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh).
Minimum temperatures: The minimum temperatures fell in Jammu and Kashmir and changed little elsewhere. They were below normal in Himachal Pradesh and normal in the rest of the region. The lowest temperature in the plains was 11°C recorded at Adampur (Punjab).
Forecast valid until the morning of 25th March 2007:
Weather mainly dry over the region. Strong surface winds are likely over Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
Outlook for the subsequent two days: Generally dry weather conditions are likely to continue over the region.
Forecast for Delhi and neighbourhood valid until the morning of 25th March 2007: Mainly clear sky. Strong surface winds likely during day. The maximum and minimum temperatures will be around 31°C and 17°C, respectively.
Farmers’ weather bulletin for Delhi forecast valid until the morning of 25th March 2007: The sky will be mainly clear.
Outlook for the subsequent two days: Dry weather.
