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September rainfall in Goa drops to 83mm, widening deficit beyond national average
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 03:18 AM
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Goa recorded only 83mm of rain in September, pushing its monsoon deficit higher than the country’s average.
Goa’s meteorological department recorded just 83 millimetres of rainfall in September, a figure that falls short of the long‑term average and deepens the state’s monsoon deficit. The shortfall is now larger than the national average deficit, highlighting a pronounced short‑rainfall spell in the coastal state.
The limited precipitation is expected to strain water reservoirs and could affect agricultural sowing cycles, especially for paddy and horticultural crops that depend on timely monsoon rains. Farmers in the region have already reported concerns over soil moisture levels.
State officials have urged water‑conservation measures and are monitoring reservoir levels closely. The department will issue advisories if the deficit widens further, and has called for coordinated efforts to mitigate the impact on irrigation and drinking water supplies.
The limited precipitation is expected to strain water reservoirs and could affect agricultural sowing cycles, especially for paddy and horticultural crops that depend on timely monsoon rains. Farmers in the region have already reported concerns over soil moisture levels.
State officials have urged water‑conservation measures and are monitoring reservoir levels closely. The department will issue advisories if the deficit widens further, and has called for coordinated efforts to mitigate the impact on irrigation and drinking water supplies.