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Rain Dampens Your Goan Holiday Plans As Met Dept Extends Yellow Alert Till Friday

In addition to rainfall, strong gusts of wind as well as lightning are expected in parts of the party capital of India.

by Tooba Shaikh
Rain Dampens Your Goan Holiday Plans As Met Dept Extends Yellow Alert Till Friday

Were you planning a sunny susegad escape to Goa anytime soon? Well, it seems that your plans have been foiled by the rain gods. The yellow alert for rain in Goa issued by the India Meteorological Department or IMD has been extended till Friday, May 17. In addition to rainfall, strong gusts of wind as well as lightning are expected in parts of the party capital of India. Read on to know more about it.

Met Department Extends Yellow Alert Till Friday In Goa

According to an article which was recently published by the Times Of India or TOI, the weather in Goa this week is expected to be quite contrasting. The IMD has extended the yellow alert till Friday and parts of Goa will see string gusts of winds.

However, despite the precipitation, there will be little to no change in the maximum temperature in Goa over the next few days. As a matter of fact, the TOI article also stated that pockets of Goa will continue to see heatwave-like conditions while other parts will see rain.

What is more, light rain is expected on Saturday and Sunday as well. On Tuesday, too, this small coastal Indian state saw light rain in regions like Dharbandora, Mormugao, Ponda, Salcete, Sanguem and Tiswadi. 

Also Read: Ahead Of Voting Day, Yellow Alert Issued In Uttarakhand; Rain, Thunder & Hailstorm Likely In The Next Few Days

Winds To Reach A Speed Of 30 To 40 Kilometres Per Hour

In parts where rainfall is expected, winds are expected to reach a speed of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour. The IMD also stated that the residents should stay indoors and avoid any non-essential travel.

Furthermore, if they do get caught in a spell of rain, then they should avoid taking shelter under a tree. In addition to rain as well as a heatwave, hazy weather conditions will also be witnessed by certain pockets in Goa.

Hence, if you’re planning on going on a vacation in Goa, it is best to postpone your travel until weather conditions are more favourable.

Also Read: From Gurgaon to Goa, These Places To Observe Dry Days Due To Lok Sabha Elections; Stock Up Well

Have you visited Goa in the rainy season? Which is your favourite time of the year in Goa? Let us know in the comment section below!

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