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Light to moderate rain with lightning is very likely at isolated places as thundershower activity is expected to continue over Goa in next 48 to 72 hours, an Indian Meteorological Department bulletin said, even as some parts of the State experienced light rainfall on Thursday morning.
“The “trough” from north Kerala to madhaya Maharashtra and the circulation over madhya Maharashtra continue to persist. Cloud formation and rainfall accompanied with lightning and thunder is likely over Goa for next two to three days,” said Rahul Mohan, senior scientist at the IMD.
According to the IMD bulletin, the weather systems have strengthened over madhya Maharashtra and Vidharbha region which has resulted in cloud formation on the borders of Goa.
“These systems as forecasted result in cloud formation which will bring light thundershower. This scenario will continue for three more days. We can expect some clouding because of the system even on February 20,” Mohan said.
The IMD official informed that some parts of the State received light rainfall on Thursday with Dabolim recording highest of 1.4 mm rain. Panaji, Mormugao and Canacona also reported rainfall activity, he added.
The minimum and maximum temperature in the State is expected to marginally rise from February 21 onwards.
The minimum temperature in Panaji was around 22 degree centrigade on Thursday which was expected to continue for next 48 hours.
