State registers 6% excess rainfall against India’s overall 14% deficit

Panaji: With June nearing its end, meteorological observations indicate that Goa has witnessed above-average precipitation, marking a distinct departure from the broader weather patterns experienced across India.
“The monsoon’s northern limit has encompassed nearly the entire subcontinent, with exceptions in a few northwestern regions of India. As the monsoon progresses, Goa emerges as a standout region with a notable excess rainfall of 6%, contrasting with the subcontinent’s overall deficit of 14%,” said meteorologist and retired scientist at the National Institute of Oceanography, MR Ramesh Kumar.
The season’s wettest day occurred on June 8, when 95.1mm of rainfall was recorded in a span of 24 hours. This was closely followed by another sizable downpour on June 27, with 89.4mm recorded within 24 hours.
According to data from various rain gauge stations in Goa, several locations are inching towards the 1000mm mark in seasonal rainfall totals. Sanguem leads with 994.1mm, followed closely by Canacona at 987.6mm, Margao at 984.3mm, and Sanquelim at 977.2mm. Mapusa has recorded the lowest seasonal rainfall total to date, with 775.5mm.
“Several stations are on the threshold of reaching the magical figure of 1,000mm,” he said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Goa till July 2, cautioning of heavy rainfall at isolated places.
Squally weather with wind speeds ranging from 35kmph to 45kmph, gusting up to 55kmph, is anticipated along the South Maharashtra-Goa coast on June 29, July 1, and July 2.