IMD Panaji Extends Light Rain Warning for Sunday Due to Cyclonic Systems
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Panaji has officially extended a light rain warning for Sunday, April 5, attributing this weather pattern to the persistent influence of two cyclonic systems located in Marathwada and Andhra Pradesh. This development comes as a continuation of recent atmospheric disturbances affecting the region.
Forecast Details and Weather Patterns
According to IMD forecasts, light rain or thundershowers are likely to occur in isolated places across Goa during the afternoon or evening hours on Sunday. Following this, sunny conditions are expected to prevail later in the week, offering a respite from the wet weather. The meteorological analysis indicates that an upper-air cyclonic circulation is currently prevailing over south coastal Andhra Pradesh and its neighbouring areas. Additionally, a trough extending from Marathwada to south Tamil Nadu persists across interior Karnataka, contributing to the unstable weather conditions.
Recent Rainfall Data and Observations
During the last 24 hours leading up to Saturday morning, no rainfall was recorded by any of the 13 monitoring centres in Goa. However, in the previous 24-hour period until Friday morning, several centres reported brisk rainfall activity. The highest rainfall was recorded in Sanquelim with 6.2mm, followed by Dharbandora (4.2mm), Valpoi (2.5mm), Sanguem (2.3mm), and Old Goa (1.1mm). This data highlights the variability in precipitation across different locations within the state.
Temperature Readings and Normal Ranges
Temperatures in Goa have remained within the normal range despite the weather fluctuations. In Panaji, the maximum temperature was recorded at 33.8 °C, which is 0.8 °C above the normal level, while the minimum temperature stood at 24.7°C, 0.2 °C above normal. These readings suggest that while rainfall is anticipated, the overall thermal conditions are not significantly deviating from seasonal averages.
The IMD continues to monitor the situation closely, advising residents to stay updated on weather alerts and prepare for potential light showers. The extension of the warning underscores the ongoing impact of the cyclonic systems, which may bring temporary wet spells before clearer skies return in the coming days.
