Thursday 21 July 2016

Monsoon vigorous over Goa - Posted July 21, 2016

Goa has been experiencing heavy to very heavy rains since Monday, under the influence of a weak trough off the coast of Goa.

Area weighted average seasonal rain for Goa from June 1 to July 21, 2016 has reached 1890 mm (74.4 inches), which is 15% excess over normal, for this time.

Mormugao has a seasonal total of 2300 mm (90 inches) the highest in Goa so far.

Vagaries Goa rain gauge at Margao has recorded 85 mm each on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21.

Heavy rains are expected to continue over parts of Goa over next two days.


(Source: http://www.imdgoa.gov.in)