Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa continues to experience a sizeable monsoon rainfall deficit even as several parts of the State received moderate to heavy showers over the past 24 hours.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the State has received 771.8 mm of rainfall since the onset of the southwest monsoon on June 1, compared to the normal seasonal accumulation of 1,063.4 mm. This leaves Goa with an overall rainfall deficit of 27.4 per cent.
The weather office said monsoon conditions remained favourable, with most parts of the State witnessing light to moderate rainfall, while isolated areas experienced heavier spells.
Among the highest rainfall totals recorded during the last 24 hours was Valpoi, which received 66.4 mm of rain. Other locations reporting notable rainfall included Sankhali (44.6 mm), Dharbandora (38.3 mm), Sanguem (33.3 mm), Ponda (30.8 mm), Quepem (28 mm), Mapusa (22.2 mm) and Margao (16.8 mm).
Lower rainfall amounts were observed in Dabolim (14.8 mm), Pernem (12.6 mm), Mormugao (10.6 mm), Ela-Old Goa (5.8 mm), Panaji (4.2 mm) and Canacona (4.2 mm).
The IMD has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall across both North and South Goa districts through July 10. The department has also cautioned that some areas may experience heavy downpours accompanied by gusty winds of 40 to 50 kmph during this period.
Weather observations further showed that temperatures remained slightly above the seasonal average. Panaji recorded a maximum of 30.2°C and a minimum of 27°C, while Mormugao registered 30.6°C and 25.2°C respectively, with minimum temperatures staying above normal at both stations.
While rainfall activity is expected to increase over the coming days, meteorologists indicate that Goa will need widespread and sustained precipitation in the weeks ahead to significantly reduce the current seasonal rainfall shortfall.
