Mar. 04,1998 Day No. 63            Ship Location: 03o31'S, 71o11'E

Cloud images from FY-2 and NOAA-AVHRR show southeastward movement of convective cloudiness associated with ITCZ. A new region of strong convective activity developed near (50-65E, 10S). The narrow cloudband near the equator too moved eastward bringing clear sky over Kaashidhoo and the Ship Location. The boundary layer flow continues to be from NE. Kaashidhoo and the Ship Location remained in largely cloud free region.