MAPUSA
The heavy rain witnessed on Wednesday is expected to wipe off the seasonal deficit even as the State recorded an average of 105.7 mm rainfall.
South Goa received the highest rainfall with 124.5 mm recording a surplus of 6 percent for the season while North Goa received 84.3 mm with seasonal deficit of 14.8 percent.
Since June 1, the State has so far recorded 1054.8 mm rainfall compared to the normal count of 1098 mm, reducing the deficit to 3.9 percent.
In the last 24 hours the highest amount of rainfall was reported from Canacona (170.2 mm) followed by Quepem (140.6 mm) and Margao (122.6 mm) while Valpoi recorded the the lowest at 39 mm.
Seven centres clocked over 100 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall at most places until July 9.
The Met department said squally weather with wind speed 40-45 kmph and gusting to 55 kmph is likely along and off South Maharashtra-Goa coast till July 9.
Fishermen are advised not to venture along and off South Maharashtra-Goa coast for next four days.
