Monsoon Activity Slows in Goa; No Heavy Rain Expected for 5 Days

IMD says break phase normal, rainfall likely to improve after June 18 The Southwest Monsoon has slowed down across Goa after an initially swift onset, with the India Meteorological Department stating that no heavy rainfall is expected in the state for the next five days. IMD Goa officials said the region has not received the expected heavy spells during the first half of June, leading to a rise in temperatures. IMD Head Goa Nahush Kulkarni noted that such break phases are common in early monsoon activity and advised against drawing early conclusions, adding that rainfall may improve after June 18 based on extended forecasts.