Panaji: The likely northward shift of an upper air cyclonic circulation now lying over the interior regions of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, and the possible persistence of a north-south trough across interior Karnataka, are likely to bring an increase in rainfall activity over Goa on May 19 and 20. The India meteorological department (IMD) has warned that these weather features are very likely to affect weather over Goa in the coming 48 hours. “In continuation of previous forecasts, rain and thundershowers are very likely to continue over Goa in the coming five days. Heavy rainfall of 64.5-115.5mm in 24 hours is very likely at a few places on May 19 and at isolated places on May 20. Winds speed touching 30-40kmph are also very likely,” the IMD warning stated. Based on latest observations and numerical weather prediction model guidance, the IMD has also warned that thunderstorms accompanied with lightning are very likely at isolated places over Goa. As a result, fishermen are advised not to venture along and off the South Maharashtra-Goa coast on May 19 and 20. The IMD has warned that there is a possibility of cloud to ground lightning, fall of weak trees or weak structures and rough sea conditions along the coast. Due to the intensity in rainfall, the IMD has also said that there is possibility of traffic congestion, short term water logging and inundation in urban and low-lying areas, disruption to municipal services, like that of water, electricity, etc, and localised mudslides.
Panaji: The India meteorological department (IMD) has forecast light rain and thundershowers at isolated places in Goa till May 18 and thundershowers at a few places on May 19 and 20. Partly cloudy skies are also expected to prevail. “Thunderstorm and lightning with gusting winds are likely from May 18 to May 20 and heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places in Goa on May 20,” the IMD said. A fishermen’s warning has also been issued. “Squally weather with wind speed reaching 40-50kmph gusting to 60kmph is likely to prevail over along and off South Maharashtra-Goa coast on May 18. Fishermen are advised not to venture along this coast during this period,” the IMD forecast stated. There is no large change in the maximum temperature for 24 hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 34 degrees Celsius and 27 degrees celsius, respectively, until the morning of May 18. However, a gradual rise by one to two degrees celsius is expected in the subsequent two days, the IMD alert stated. The highest maximum temperature of 34.2 degrees celsius was recorded at Panaji on Monday.
