Monsoon & Weather

Heavy rain has uprooted trees and flooded parts of Goa, disrupting traffic and daily life as the monsoon intensifies across the state.

The monsoon has picked up pace over Goa, with the weather office issuing yellow and orange alerts and warning residents of heavy rain and gusty winds.

Heavy rains have finally arrived in Goa but left a trail of damage in their wake, with fallen trees, waterlogging and disruption reported across the state.

Goa's weather has turned active as the monsoon strengthens, with the IMD issuing a heavy rain alert and advising residents to stay cautious.

Goa's monsoon rainfall deficit has crossed 66 per cent, but the IMD predicts relief is on the way as the seasonal system gathers strength.

Goa recorded rainfall 59 per cent below normal and temperatures 4.5°C above normal in June, underscoring an unusually dry and hot start to the monsoon.

Four young people have drowned at Kulem, adding to a rising toll of monsoon drowning tragedies in Goa and renewing calls for warning signage and safety patrols.