Update November 28 - Clear skies ahead!

From Saturday November 23, 2013 weather in Goa saw a dramatic change from earlier few weeks.

Humidity increased rapidly, night temperature and day temperature rose above normal and on November 26 and 27 rains were recorded in parts of Goa. Mainly due to the turbulent cyclonic conditions in the Bay of Bengal.

On November 26, the humidity levels were in 90s, nearly 15% above normal! Margao and Ponda recorded rains between 15 and 20 mm in 24 hr period.

However with cyclone in Bay of Bengal weakened, and dry winds blowing over Goa from the east,
Goa is again heading for lower humidity levels in the coming days.

 

 

The Day highs will be in the region of 30-33 C and lows in the region 18-20 C.

 

Winds will be blowing from the east and lower humidity levels should make it a pleasant time to be in Goa!

 

Severe Cyclone Leher brings rains to Goa - November end!

The severe cyclone Leher, currently located at 13 N and 89 E in the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall as Cat 2 or Cat 1 strength cyclone in North AP on Thursday 28 afternoon.

But it's effects are being felt all along the west coast of India including Goa.

Today Tuesday 26th, the humidity was 92% in the early morning and 81% in the evening, representing +19% departure from normal. The Day high was 33.3 C and minimum 22.9 C.

Moderate to heavy rains are now lashing Goa since 9:30 pm.

Satellite imagery at 10 pm IST, showing clouding and rains along west coast of India, including Goa!

The evening rains may continue till the landfall of the cyclone on the east coast and stop as it fizzles over land.

Watch this space for more!