The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red alert for Friday. According to IMD a low-pressure system has formed over the West Central and adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify further. It is learnt that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue for more days. The State as a whole is experiencing a 52.9% surplus in rainfall for the season so far.
The heavy downpour continues to cause damage to life and property, probably unprecedented in the recent past. Many have suffered huge losses. Monsoon mayhem has also led to the death of citizens. During such times of crisis it would be prudent for the elected representatives to be on the ground in their respective constituencies overlooking the various rescue operations and taking preventive measures.
However all the MLAs are in the Goa Legislative House attending the ongoing monsoon assembly session. Given the crisis-like situation prevalent in the State, it would be in the fitness of things for the assembly session to be suspended for a few days so that the MLAs can attend to emergencies in their respective constituencies. Heavens will not fall if the assembly session is suspended until the situation normalizes. The session could be extended later on.
