Parts of state drenched, but heat soars in North Goa

Panaji: Parts of Goa experienced heavy rainfall on Sunday. But while there was no large change in the maximum temperature over South Goa, Sunday saw a considerable rise in maximum temperature over North Goa. The highest maximum temperature, 32.3°C, was recorded at Panaji.
No weather warning has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for the state on June 8 and 9, but heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places on June 10 and 11, an advisory read.
Meanwhile, a warning has been issued for high sea and other coasts (beyond 75km from the coast) of strong winds with wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph likely to prevail over southwest and the adjoining west-central Arabian Sea till June 11. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into these areas during this period.
Owing to rainfall activity since June 1, some rain gauge stations across the state have crossed the 200mm mark. These include Pernem, Panaji, Canacona, Quepem and Sanguem. The highest amount of rainfall has been recorded by the Mormugao rain gauge station which has already received a seasonal total of 306.6mm rainfall since the start of the month.