21.   But in Indonesia, also undergoing a severe drought, some meteorologists predict El Nino could delay the rains for months.

22.   Hot dry winds swept the northern plains and meteorologists predicted that monsoon rains that herald the end of summer could be delayed by about two weeks.

23.   However, meteorologists predict that the rains might be delayed by months this year because of the El Nino weather phenomenon over the Pacific Ocean.

24.   However, meteorologists predicted temperatures would soar again as early as Monday, bringing dry outback winds and a possible new wave of havoc.

25.   In France, meteorologists had predicted fierce storms on Sunday night but conditions were calmer than expected, said Andre Benkemoun, a spokesman for civil security services.

26.   In Turkey, the government ordered state offices shut down for two days this week after meteorologists predicted more intense heat in the coming days.

27.   Meteorologists predicted more rain and snow with improvements in the weather not expected before Friday.

28.   Meteorologists predicted more rain Thursday, but said the showers should ease off by Friday.

29.   Meteorologists predicted that the winds would ease during the evening.

30.   Meteorologists also predict more heavy rains.