Heavy overcast conditions with heavy downpours continued in Goa for a second day under the influence of developing Cyclone Nilufer now located at 14.2N and 63.0E, having moved NE as per the analysis in this latest post at Vagaries of Weather Blog.
IMD reports 138 mm at Panaji for 24 hrs ending 0830 on October 26.
However, Vagaries Goa Rain Gauge at Margao recorded 158 mm during the same period. Of this nearly 125 mm (5 inches) was recorded during only 6 hrs from 11 pm to 5 am! This brings the total rainfall recorded at Margao in 48 hrs to 288 mm (11.34 inches).
There are reports of wall collapses, trees falling and water logging from many parts of Margao. No loss of life has been reported yet.
The rains have eased off since 8 am, but the skies continue to be overcast.
The location of the deep depression in the Arabian Sea appears to have triggered the rains along 15th parallel on both the East Coast and West Coast during early morning hours of October 26, as seen in this EUMETSAT image at 0500 IST:
The showers are forecast to continue till Tuesday October 28 at least!
IMD reports 138 mm at Panaji for 24 hrs ending 0830 on October 26.
However, Vagaries Goa Rain Gauge at Margao recorded 158 mm during the same period. Of this nearly 125 mm (5 inches) was recorded during only 6 hrs from 11 pm to 5 am! This brings the total rainfall recorded at Margao in 48 hrs to 288 mm (11.34 inches).
There are reports of wall collapses, trees falling and water logging from many parts of Margao. No loss of life has been reported yet.
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| Retaining wall between Daud Residency & Pratibha Soc , Aquem, Margao collapsed (photo courtesy Avadhut Kudchadkar) |
The location of the deep depression in the Arabian Sea appears to have triggered the rains along 15th parallel on both the East Coast and West Coast during early morning hours of October 26, as seen in this EUMETSAT image at 0500 IST:
The showers are forecast to continue till Tuesday October 28 at least!
