Indicating that intensity of pre-monsoon showers is likely to increase across Goa for more days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reportedly issued a related warning. According to the forecast, light to moderate rains and thunderstorms accompanied by lighting and gusty winds are likely at several places across the state. It is pertinent to note that despite the state experiencing thunderstorms and heavy rains during the past few days water-sports activities are going on unabated in the Calangute-Candolim tourism hub thereby endangering the lives of tourists. It may be recalled that a cruise boat from Nerul reportedly got stranded in the high seas near Grande Island due to rough weather. Twenty-four tourists and crew members were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard. There appears to be no guidelines from the government for operating water-sports activities. It seems necessary to have a cut-off date notified by the government by which day all water-sports activities should come to a halt. Water-sports activities should also be stopped from a particular date before the pre-monsoon rains in order to prevent risking the lives of tourists.
