Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa’s wait for cooler November weather could get longer, with forecasts pointing to another spell of intense heat over the coming days. Instead of the usual seasonal transition towards winter, the State is experiencing temperatures well above normal, with little immediate relief in sight.
The maximum temperature touched 35.4°C on Saturday, registering 2.1°C above the seasonal average. Adding to the discomfort was humidity of 92 per cent, making conditions particularly oppressive.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Goa, has forecast above-normal maximum and minimum temperatures over the next five days. Partly cloudy skies and morning haze are expected over the next 48 hours, with temperatures likely to hover around 34°C during the day and 24°C at night.
The heat could become more pronounced in the second half of the month. AccuWeather’s extended forecast indicates daytime temperatures could climb to 36°C-38°C between November 14 and 19, while the feels-like temperature may approach 40°C.
The prolonged warm spell also raises health concerns, particularly for infants, senior citizens and people with chronic illnesses. The IMD has cautioned that continued exposure to high temperatures could result in dehydration, heat cramps and heat rash.
Residents have been advised to drink water frequently, even without feeling thirsty. ORS and fluids such as buttermilk, lassi, lemon water, sugarcane juice and torani can also help maintain hydration.
A modest change in conditions may arrive around November 20 and 21, when increased cloud cover could bring the maximum temperature down to approximately 35°C. The UV index is also expected to decline.
