11.   The storm had lost some power and was expected to cause less damage than earlier feared, said R. K. Kankane, director of the meteorological department in Ahmadabad.

12.   The worst-hit northern region may have light showers in the next two days, the meteorological department said Saturday.

13.   Then it spun off another tornado that tore through villages in neighboring Orissa state, according to the meteorological department.

14.   Thunderstorms began in the southwest Friday, affecting almost the entire country by Saturday, the meteorological department said.

15.   Further thunder storms across the country were forecast by the meteorological department.

16.   A Meteorological department forecast says dry and hot weather will continue during the next two days throughout the country.

17.   Adding to the confusion, a mild earthquke jolted the capital late Friday evening but caused no damage, the meteorological department said.

18.   And the meteorological department has warned of fresh flooding this month forcing the government to prepare contingency plans for a new crisis.

19.   The meteorological department forecast more rains across the country over the next several days.

20.   The meteorological department said heavy monsoon rains cannot be expected before the end of the month by which time water levels at reservoirs would have hit rock bottom.