Heavy rains continued to batter Goa on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert for June 14, 15 and 16, 2025, and a yellow alert for the subsequent three days.
The IMD reported moderate to heavy rainfall across most parts of the State, with very heavy to extremely heavy rain recorded at isolated locations.
Rainfall data for the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on June 13, 2025, showed Ponda receiving the highest amount at 8.6 inches, followed by Dharbandora with 6.6 inches, Sanguem 5.6 inches, and Canacona 5.5 inches. Other areas included Mapusa (3.8 inches), Quepem (3.9 inches), Panjim and Pernem (3.5 inches each), Old Goa and Dabolim (3.3 inches each), Mormugao (2.2 inches), and Sanquelim (1.4 inches).
An IMD official stated, “Very heavy rainfall at isolated places with heavy rainfall at a few places is very likely over North Goa and South Goa districts on June 14, 15 and 16. Heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places in both districts on June 17, 18 and 19.”
The orange alert indicates preparedness for extremely heavy rainfall and possible disruption, while the yellow alert suggests the possibility of heavy rain requiring watchfulness.