Goa monsoon and what lies ahead

Franky Gracias

KERALA FIRST

The southwest monsoon made onset over Kerala today, and is likely to reach Goa within the next three days.

Goa | Monsoon season | Weather | Rain alert | Kerala | Photo: Pixabay

PRE-MONSOON PAIN

Even before the official monsoon, Goa has been lashed by heavy pre-monsoon showers, leaving behind a trail of damage.

Goa | Pre-monsoon | Weather | Rain impact | Photos: Dainik Gomantak

MORE TO COME

According to IMD data, Goa recorded its highest pre-monsoon rainfall in ten years, signalling a potentially intense monsoon ahead.

Goa | Pre-monsoon | Weather | Rain alert | Photo: Pixabay

NEGLECT SHOWS

The early rains triggered landslides in vulnerable zones, uprooted trees, and flooded streets, especially in urban pockets.

Goa | Pre-monsoon | Weather | Rain alert | Landslide | Photo: Cecille Rodrigues

ENGINEERED TO FAIL

A portion of a road in Panjim caved in, highlighting serious cracks in Goa’s monsoon readiness and civic resilience.

Goa | Pre-monsoon | Weather | Rain alert | Panjim | Smart City | Photo: Cecille Rodrigues

BRACE FOR MORE

A three-day red alert has been issued for Goa, with predictions of extremely heavy rainfall and possible flash floods.

Goa | Pre-monsoon | Weather | Red alert | Photo: Pixabay

LISTEN UP

Drishti Marine lifeguards have warned tourists against entering the rough seas, which pose life-threatening risks.

Goa | Pre-monsoon | Weather | Rain alert | Goa beaches | Lifeguards | Drishti Marine

TIME'S UP, WAKE UP

Once again, Goa appears unprepared for the monsoon. Authorities are now in reactive mode as calls for long-term planning grow louder.

Goa | Pre-monsoon | Weather | Rain alert | Goa beaches | Lifeguards | Drishti Marine | Photos: Dainik Gomantak

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