MAPUSA
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has directed the State administration to remain on high alert in view of the heavy rainfall warning issued by the IMD, Goa.
“I have directed the State administration to be on high alert and to immediately spring into action for taking all precautionary measures and prepare for the oncoming showers,” Sawant said, in a tweet late on Saturday evening.
He also requested the locals to be on alert and contact the authorities in case of any emergencies. “Request to all people to be on alert and contact local authorities in case of any emergencies,” the CM further said.
The IMD Goa in its bulletin had announced that monsoon activity was likely to strengthen over South Konkan and Goa in the coming days on account of formation of a low-pressure area over North and adjoining central Bay of Bengal during the next 48 hours.
“Very heavy rainfall is very likely at one or two places over the districts of Goa from Sept 5 to 7,” the weather bulletin said.
