
Goa witnesses heavy rains, IMD issues 'yellow' alert for coastal State
The Hindu
Heavy rains lashed parts of Goa in the last 24 hours and the India Meteorological Department has issued a ‘yellow’ alert
Heavy rains lashed parts of Goa in the last 24 hours and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow' alert for the coastal State till Thursday, forecasting heavy showers at isolated places.
Several parts of Goa's capital Panaji, including the low-lying 18th June Road and Mala area, were inundated on Tuesday night due to incessant rains.
The flood waters receded by Wednesday morning.
The incessant rains and blocked drains had led to inundation, a senior official of the Corporation of City of Panaji said on Tuesday.
Corporation officials worked through the night to ensure clearing of the choked drains.
Incessant rains have been lashing Goa since the weekend, ending a long dry spell.
As per the IMD's website, heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places in the State till Thursday.

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