Cyclone PHET crossed Pakistan and then crossed over Rajasthan and reached North India. Saurashtra received scattered rain at many places. The Maximum temperatures came down and were below normal at most of the places for last three days.
There was a Cyclonic Circulation over South bay of Bengal on 7th June which subsequently strengthened to a Low Pressure as per IMD on 9th June.
The Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) continues to pass through Lat.15.0°N/ Long.60.0°E, Lat.15.0°N/Long.70.0°E, Karwar, Agumbe, Hassan, Bangalore, Cuddapah, Bapatla, Lat. 17.0°N/Long. 85.0°E, Lat. 20.0° N/Long. 92.0°E, Agartala, Dhubri and Gangtok.
Forecast:
Saurashtra & Gujarat: 10th to 16th June 2010
The Maximum Temperatures are expected to increase over Saurashtra & Gujarat between 10th to 14th June. Partly cloudy sky with Isolated Scattered Pre-Monsoon showers are expected. Rains for South Gujatrat and Coastal Areas of Saurashtra could start around 15th/16th June.
Rainfall estimates for Saurashtra & Gujarat will be given on 12th June