IMD forecasts pre-monsoon showers this weekend

THE GOAN NETWORKPublished Mar 29, 2025, 12:56 AM IST

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Goa has forecast pre-monsoon showers over the weekend, offering some much-needed relief from the scorching heat.

On Friday, the State recorded a maximum temperature of 34.3 degrees Celsius with the 'feels-like' temperature soaring to around 41Â°C.

Despite a slight dip in the 'feels-like' temperature to 39 Â°C post 4 pm, the humidity remained on the higher side. The minimum temperature was recorded at around 28 Â°C.

Relief is likely on Saturday-Sunday with light to moderate rains expected to bring down the temperature. The IMD has also predicted thunderstorms and lightning accompanying the showers across the State.

Goa experienced its first pre-monsoon showers on March 25.

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State-specific consumer protection rules on the cards

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Published Mar 29, 2025, 12:55 AM IST

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PANAJIThe Goa State Consumer Protection Council (GSCPC) has contemplated formulating State-specific Consumer Protection Rules to enhance the effectiveness of the Consumer Protection Act 2019 in Goa, leveraging the powers granted under Section 102 of the Act.The meeting chaired by Minister for Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Ravi Naik at Mantralaya discussed that the significant move would boost consumer rights in the State.The council also deliberated on establishing a…