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Time of India
4 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Equitable rain distribution lifts season total to modest surplus
Panaji: Frequent and occasionally steady spells of rain over the past few days have lifted the seasonal total from a minor deficit to a modest surplus, as the present equitable pattern of rain makes for enjoyable weather in Goa. The active monsoon over the past seven days has added nearly 350mm to the seasonal total. The highest daily average of 24-hour rainfall during the week was 79.7mm recorded on the morning of July 23. On Saturday, the rainfall total touched 1,941.1mm, as compared to the normal value of 1,805.6mm, producing a surplus of 7.5% as compared to 5% of the Indian subcontinent. 'In an interesting phenomenon this year, both spatial (relating to area) and temporal (relating to time) rainfall distribution till Saturday morning has been quite good,' said M R Ramesh Kumar, meteorologist and a retired chief scientist of the National Institute of Oceanography. He said, 'Most of the 13 rain gauge stations have received plenty of rainfall.' The Dharbandora centre has logged the highest of 2,662mm and Mormugao the lowest of 1,278mm so far. In the present phase, the monsoon has been quite active over Goa, especially since July 15. Kumar attributed it to the strong upper air winds, including the low-level jet stream (LLJS) which is about 1,500m above the mean sea level. 'LLJS has been quite strong, bringing lots of moisture into peninsular India, especially over Goa, with lots of rainfall over most of the rain gauge stations,' he said. Over the past 24 hours till Saturday morning, Valpoi recorded 105.5mm, Quepem 95mm, Dharbandora 88mm, Sanguem 87.5mm, and Ponda 72.8mm.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Pre-monsoon twist: State sees a drier April
Panaji: Goa's pre-monsoon weather has been playing a curious game this year. Despite March bringing the bulk of the showers earlier, April stayed surprisingly dry. Weather experts say the state is experiencing an unusual seasonal shift during this pre-monsoon season. 'Typically, the hot weather season from March to May contributes just around 4% of Goa's annual rainfall, which is 3370mm,' said M R Ramesh Kumar, a meteorologist and retired NIO scientist. 'But this year, we've seen some interesting variations— especially in March.' The heaviest single-day pre-monsoon rainfall so far came on March 25 with about 7.1mm of rainfall, while April has been mostly dry, clocking in just one rainy day. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list The climatological mean rainfall for the north Goa district for April is 5.6mm, and for the south Goa district, it is 7.5mm, and the mean value for the state for April is 6.6mm. Historically, May is the rainiest of the pre-monsoon months, and meteorologists say this pattern could still hold true. Pre-monsoon showers tend to be localised and sporadic, often arriving with dramatic thunderstorms. Goa sees more thunderstorm activity during this season than at any other time of year outside the post-monsoon period. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Meanwhile, temperatures across the state have been higher than usual this April — both maximum and minimum — when compared to past years. However, cloudy skies since April 21 have helped keep Panaji's daytime temperatures below 34°C and night-time temperatures hovering at 26 degrees C, according to data from the Altinho meteorological office. Yet, on the last day of the month, April 30, Panaji recorded 27°C and Mormugao recorded 27.8°C in the minimum temperature. Humidity levels, too, have been on the rise. After a dry spell in early April, relative humidity climbed steadily over the past week, bringing that familiar sticky feeling back into the air. Winds have largely been westerly (around 270°), adding to the shifting dynamics. The wettest April on record for Goa remains 1937, when the state was drenched with 217.2mm of rain. While May still holds promise for more rain, meteorologists continue to monitor conditions closely.
