Goa receives 28 inches rainfall so far this monsoon

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Press Trust of India Panaji
Last Updated : Jun 22 2016 | 8:58 PM IST
Goa has received 28 inches rainfall so far this monsoon, with yesterday being the wettest day of the season, MeT officials said today.
"The total rainfall this season is 28 inches. Yesterday was the wettest day of the season as six inches of rain was recorded," V K Mini, Goa Director of IMD told PTI.
The state had witnessed 80 per cent deficiency in pre-monsoon showers. Monsoon was delayed by a week and had hit the coastal state on June 19, she said.
The director said rains accompanied by thunderstorms are expected to continue for the next five days.
"The sea will be rough. Fishermen are advised not to go out in the sea during the next 24 hours," Mini said.

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First Published: Jun 22 2016 | 8:58 PM IST

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