Panaji: Parts of Goa witnessed intense spells of light to moderate pre-monsoon rainfall on Sunday, with the state recording an average of 22.4mm of precipitation in a single day up to Sunday morning, according to meteorological data.
Strongest Pre-Monsoon Activity of the Season
“The showers marked the strongest pre-monsoon activity of the season so far,” said meteorologist and retired chief scientist at the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), M R Ramesh Kumar. He attributed the rainfall to strong atmospheric convection combined with high moisture content over the region, leading to thunderstorms and short but intense spells of rain.
Rainfall Distribution Across Goa
The rain gauge station at Dabolim recorded the highest rainfall in Goa during the last 24 hours at 52 mm (approximately 2 inches). Other stations also reported substantial rainfall, with Mormugao receiving 42.8 mm and Panaji recording 31 mm during the latest spell. Overall, Quepem has emerged as the wettest station of the pre-monsoon season, with a cumulative total of 116.8 mm of rainfall since March 1. Margao follows closely, having recorded 101.8 mm in the same period.
Sharp Drop in Temperatures
As pre-monsoon showers swept across the state on Sunday, a noticeable drop in temperatures was recorded by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The maximum temperature in Panaji fell by 3 degrees Celsius in 24 hours, settling at 31 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature stood at 24.7 degrees Celsius. Mormugao experienced an even sharper dip, with the minimum temperature dropping to 23.3 degrees Celsius, nearly 3.8 degrees below normal.
High Humidity Levels
High humidity levels accompanied the showers, with relative humidity reaching 100% in Panaji and 98% in Mormugao, making the atmosphere feel heavy and sultry.
Weather Outlook
The IMD stated that the ongoing pre-monsoon pattern is likely to continue over the coming days, with further spells of light to moderate rainfall expected in parts of Goa. A yellow alert has been issued for May 25, warning of thunderstorms across the state.
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