Goa rains have taken a sudden up turn with three digit showers making an appearance over the beach hub of India. So much so that in the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Wednesday, the city of Panaji has witnessed record rains of 177 mm of rainfall.
These rains have been the highest showers in a span of 24 hours for the month of October in a decade. Moreover, the monthly normal for Goa during the month of October is at 146 mm. Talking about highest rains in last ten years, last was in 2019 on October 25, 2019 at 151.7 mm.
This month, 220 mm rains have already been witnessed over the region withing the first week itself. Possibly, some rains are expected.
A weather system is currently over Arabian Sea off Karnataka Coast and it is likely to shift along the proximity of Goa. Thus, more showers are expected in Goa. Thus, for another week or so, we can expect on and off showers.
In fact, between October 11 and 14, heavy showers are expected to be seen. Normal withdrawal of Monsoon over Goa is October 14, but with these spells of rains, early withdrawal is not expected. We can see Monsoon withdrawing around October 16, and the stipulated date may be surpassed.
