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Panaji: Goa recorded its highest daily average rainfall of the current monsoon season with 161.1 mm in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on July 3, with Dharbandora recording the highest rainfall at 229.4 mm. The cumulative rainfall since June 1 has reached 1027.3 mm (40.44 inches), covering the seasonal deficit. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for July 3 and 4, citing an active off-shore trough along the Maharashtra-Karnataka coast driving intense monsoon conditions across the state. From June 1 to July 3, North Goa recorded 1026.1 mm of rainfall while South Goa registered 1028.4 mm, against a normal of 1028.5 mm. The current seasonal deficit stands at -0.1%, down from 13% at the end of June. Dharbandora recorded the highest rainfall at 229.4 mm in the last 24 hours, followed by Old Goa (187.4 mm), Margao (186.0 mm), Mapusa (176.2 mm), Sanguem (174.2 mm), Ponda (169.0 mm), Sankhali (164.4 mm), and Panaji (154.6 mm). The IMD has forecast continued heavy to very heavy rainfall across North and South Goa on July 4, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 50 km/h. A yellow alert will be in place from July 5 to 9, indicating heavy rainfall at isolated locations. The Fire and Emergency Services Department responded to 119 calls since July 2, mostly related to uprooted trees affecting roads and property. High numbers of calls were reported from Ponda, Mapusa, Panaji, Bicholim, Old Goa, Pernem, and Vasco. The IMD has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea due to squally weather and high waves along the south Maharashtra-Goa coast until July 7. Local authorities have urged residents to stay indoors during intense rain, avoid flood-prone areas, and remain alert to landslide risks in hilly areas.
Panaji: With the southwest monsoon hitting the weak mode for several days and light to moderate rainfall likely to continue for a few more days, the large surplus that had been accumulated after its vigorous onset in the state has shrunk to 20%. There is no cause for alarm, experts say, as a surplus or deficit below 20% is considered normal.On Thursday, the seasonal total after the monsoon advanced over the state on May 25 touched 72.2mm, while 60mm of rainfall is considered normal at this stage.With no strong systems to rejuvenate the monsoon current, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) ...Read More >
Panaji: With the monsoon continuing steadily across Goa, the rain gauge stations at Sanguem and Dharbandora have taken the lead in breaching the 2,000mm mark in seasonal rainfall. As of July 18, Sanguem recorded a cumulative rainfall of 2,000.1mm since June 1, while Dharbandora surged ahead with a total of 2,210.3mm, making it the wettest region in the state so far this monsoon.Quepem is inching toward the milestone with a tally of 1,859mm. In contrast, the port town of Mormugao received the least amount of rain, recording just 889.6mm so far this season.The India meteorological department (IM ...Read More >
Panaji: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Goa for the entire week, forecasting persistent spells of heavy to very heavy rainfall across the state. According to the IMD, heavy rainfall is very likely at a few places on July 7 and 8, while isolated places in both districts could experience heavy to very heavy showers on July 9. The wet spell is expected to persist with heavy rainfall at isolated places from July 10-12 as well.In addition to the rainfall warning, the IMD has forecast strong winds with speeds of 30-40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph, across the st ...Read More >