Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: IMD has predicted extremely heavy rainfalls along the Goa and Konkan coast for the next 24 hours. As per reports, there will be a heavy downpour of up to 204.4mm today.
The weather forecast stated that these conditions will prevail until Friday here, where isolated heavy bursts can be expected.
The southwest monsoon winds have hit Goa with full force, bringing heavy rains to most parts of the state on Monday. Intense wind blows of 30-40 kmph and showers lashed old Goa and the northernmost taluka of Pernem all through the day. These regions also experienced sparse acute short spells in the last 24 hours.
Besides the heavy showers, the traders suffered the perils of waterlogging here. Parts of Panjim also saw traffic diversions on Monday.
Cumulative rains until 8:30 PM on Monday were recorded up to 113.5 mm in Old Goa, 98mm in Panjim, and 97 mm in Pernerm. The prevailing heavy rainfall activity will continue here throughout the day, on Tuesday as well.
