Amid Ganesh festival, IMD predicts heavy rains in Goa

Ganesh Chaturthi Festivities in Goa Hit by Torrential Rains; IMD Warns of More Showers Till Sept 2 - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The festive mood of Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa has been dampened as heavy downpours lashed the state for the third consecutive day, causing widespread disruption to celebrations and routine life. Several parts of Margao, Salcete and other low-lying belts were inundated, restricting people indoors and leading to sparse crowds in usually bustling festival markets. Traders reported a sharp dip in business, with some saying the…

Amid Ganesh festival, IMD predicts heavy rains in Goa

Panaji, Aug 27 (PTI) The Ganesh festival in Goa will likely be a rain-soaked affair this year with the India Meteorological Department predicting heavy showers in the coastal state from Wednesday till Friday.The IMD has issued a 'Yellow' alert for Goa, forecasting heavy showers at isolated places during this period. The festival began on Wednesday with households across the state installing Lord Ganesh idols.“Squally weather with wind speeds rea…