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Panaji hits 37.2°C, hottest October day in almost two decades
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 02:47 AM
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Panaji recorded 37.2°C, the highest temperature for an October day in nearly 20 years, according to the Times of India.
The capital of Goa, Panaji, reached a scorching 37.2°C, marking the hottest October day recorded in almost two decades, as reported by the Times of India. Meteorological data released by the India Meteorological Department confirmed the reading, which surpasses typical early‑autumn temperatures in the region.
October in Goa usually sees maximum temperatures hovering around the low 30s Celsius, with occasional spikes during heat waves. The 37.2°C mark exceeds the previous high for the month, which was set roughly 20 years ago, underscoring an unusual warming trend for the season.
Authorities have issued heat‑related advisories, urging residents to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during peak hours, and check on vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children. The extreme temperature also raises concerns among climate observers about the broader impact of rising heat extremes across the sub‑continent during traditionally milder months.
October in Goa usually sees maximum temperatures hovering around the low 30s Celsius, with occasional spikes during heat waves. The 37.2°C mark exceeds the previous high for the month, which was set roughly 20 years ago, underscoring an unusual warming trend for the season.
Authorities have issued heat‑related advisories, urging residents to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during peak hours, and check on vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children. The extreme temperature also raises concerns among climate observers about the broader impact of rising heat extremes across the sub‑continent during traditionally milder months.