Heavy Rains Forecast For Cyclone Affected Areas Of Myanmar

Current Conditions on 10th May 2008 12.30 pm.

It is more than a week after the Cyclone Nargis struct heavily on Five Divisions including Irrawady Delta and Rangoon Division.
Information on Death toll is scanty, however, the actual death toll figures may be higher than would be reported by Myanmar Government. It could exceed 100000.

Forecast for Myanmar: 10th to 15th May

Heavy to Very Heavy rains are forecast for Cyclone affected area of Myanmar including the rest of South Myanmar where the total rainfall could be 20 Cms. to 25 Cms. during the forecast period with some areas receiving more than 25 Cms. This would hamper aid work in the Cyclone stricken areas and would be a cause for further hardship for the People of Myanmar.

Forecast for Rajkot, Suarashtra & Gujarat: 10th to 15th May

The Temperature over Rajkot and most parts of Saurashtra will remain normal around 39 to 40 Degrees C. for the next five days. The humidity has increased lately and so though the Temperature is 38 to 40 Degrees, the Real Feel Temperature is around 45 to 47 Degrees C.

Forecast for India: 10th to 15th May

Rains forecast during the period
Andaman & Nicobar 10 Cms to 20 Cms.
Kerala 8 Cms. to 12 Cms.
Coastal Karnataka 3 Cms. to 6 Cms.