Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa has recorded a significant rainfall deficit during the first 20 days of June 2026, according to an analysis by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Goa, which studied the June rainfall pattern in the state from 2010 to 2026.
As per the IMD report, Goa received 166 mm of rainfall from June 1 to June 20, 2026, against the normal rainfall of 573 mm during the period. This amounts to a 71 per cent rainfall deficit, placing the state under the Large Deficient (LD) rainfall category.
The analysis indicates that June 2026 has witnessed one of the highest rainfall deficits recorded in recent years. A similar large deficient rainfall situation was observed in 2023, which also recorded a 71 per cent deficit till June 20.
The southwest monsoon reached Goa on June 5, 2026, while the final rainfall status for the month will depend on rainfall activity between June 21 and June 30.
The IMD’s review of June rainfall trends from 2010 to 2026 shows that several years experienced deficient rainfall during the first half of June, including 2010, 2014, 2019 and 2022. However, some of these years witnessed improvement towards the end of the month due to increased monsoon activity.
Meteorological officials stated that the final rainfall category for June 2026 cannot be determined yet, as the month is still ongoing and further rainfall activity will decide the overall status.
