Goa wet spell records state's highest at 66.2mm

PANAJI: The capital city was the only centre out of 13 in Goa to record the highest rainfall of 66.2mm during the last 24 hours till Monday morning. However, rain activity intensified later and torrential rainfall was recorded all over the state.

With the southwest monsoon showing signs of revival, the city received a wet spell beginning late Sunday. Four centres recorded rainfall above 50mm- Mormugao (61.8mm), Mapusa (58mm), Valpoi (53.2mm) and Margao (50mm).

India meteorological department (IMD), Panaji, has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated places for June 19, 20 and 22 in both districts. On June 21, heavy rainfall at a few places and very heavy rainfall at isolated places is likely.

IMD, has also informed the public about a cautionary notice issued by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad, regarding high waves in the range of 3-3.3m along the coast of Maharashtra from Malvan in the south to Vasai in the north. The high waves, not too far from the state's northern coast, are likely to persist till 11.30pm on June 19.

Fishermen have been cautioned not to venture out to sea.