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PANJIM: Incessant rains lashed Goa on Tuesday, inundating many low-lying areas in the State temporarily paralyzing the normal life. Flooding, felling of trees and landslides were reported from several parts of Goa, which recorded an average of nearly 3.55 inches of rainfall in 24-hours.
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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Goa observatory has issued heavy rainfall warning for the State till June 20, advising fishermen against venturing into the sea during the period.
“Due to a circulation at a height of 3.1kms over North Konkan, the rainfall activity has increased over Goa. Circulation is expected to remain with the same or slightly less intensity for about 48 hours over that region,” IMD Goa scientist Rahul Mohan said.
He added that active monsoon is likely to continue over Goa this week and even after 48 hours, the heavy rainfall warning continues. “Last 24-hours, Stat received 3.56 inches of rainfall,” Mohan said.
Panjim, that witnessed major flooding, reported nearly 3.81 inches of rainfall for the day. Capital city’s commercial street 18 June Road was left inundated and the water also entered into several shops affecting the business.
The low-lying flood prone area in Mala also witnessed major water logging. The rains, accompanied by the high tide line, resulted into water entering into houses in several low-lying areas.
Social media was abuzz with pictures of flooding across Panjim, which left CCP, red faced for lack of pre-monsoon work.
Panjim Mayor Uday Madkaikar was in the middle of flooded roads ensuring that the situation was brought under control. Madkaikar swung into action along with some CCP workers, who opened up the drains to allow flow of water.
“We had de-silted the drains but with first heavy rains, they got choked due to plastic waste including bottles that got flown. We have cleaned it and have done inspection and identified flood-prone areas,” he added.
As per IMD records, Mormuago (15cm) and Dabolim (12cm) received the highest rainfall, followed by Pernem (11cm), Margao (10cm), Old Goa (9cm) and Canacona and Quepem (7cm) each.
