Goa wakes up to a Monday morning enveloped in fog

Venita Gomes

Monday's temperature dropped two to three degrees below normal for this time of year in Goa.

Fog |Goa |Temperature drops | All Picture Courtesy: Rohan Fernandes

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature is likely to remain lower than normal for the next few days in Goa.

Temperature drops in Goa| Fog

The alert came in as a cold wave hit the northern and central parts of the country.

Temperature drops in Goa| Fog |IMD

In Panjim, the lowest temperature recorded was 19 degrees Celcius.

India Meteorological Department (IMD)|Temperature drops in Goa| Fog |IMD

A thick blanket of fog covered the entire place.

India Meteorological Department (IMD)|Temperature drops in Goa| Fog |IMD

According to the IMD, this is the coldest January in a decade.

India Meteorological Department (IMD)|Temperature drops in Goa| Fog |IMD

The lowest minimum temperature recorded in Panjim was 14 degrees Celsius, which was on January 3, 1991.

India Meteorological Department (IMD)|Temperature drops in Goa| Fog

Due to fog, visibility in the capital city was poor till around 10.30 am.

India Meteorological Department (IMD)|Temperature drops in Goa| Fog |Panjim

Until last week, the weather in Goa was very cool and pleasant.

India Meteorological Department (IMD)|Temperature drops in Goa| Fog |Panjim

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