Mar. 17, 1998 Day No. 76            Ship Location: 16o02's, 60o59'E

ITCZ activity in the Indian region is scattered. The cirrus band over the Indian landmass has intensified and moved eastward, covering part of Bay of Bengal. There are large cold air intrusions over northern India from N and NW. Off Mauritius, some convective activity has developed. The storm Fiona weakened somewhat. The all-sky camera picture from the ship shows clouds over the region. Region of Kaashidhoo is free of convective cloudiness.