Citing the IMD prediction, Goa's forest minister Vishwajit Rane said in a statement, "In light of the extreme weather, we urge all residents and visitors to prioritise their safety"
The Goa government urged people to stay away from such places and high-risk areas. Representational Pic/File
Goa on Wednesday continued to receive incessant rain for the second day following which the government issued an advisory for the people, banning entry to the famous Dudhsagar waterfall, reported the PTI.
The Goa government urged people to stay away from such places and high-risk areas.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rain in the coastal state till May 26.
Citing the IMD prediction, Goa's forest minister Vishwajit Rane said in a media statement, "In light of the extreme weather, we urge all residents and visitors to prioritise their safety," according to the PTI.
He appealed to the public to "avoid waterfalls and high-risk areas".
"The gates of Dudhsagar waterfall will remain closed to visitors. Please avoid venturing into other waterfalls as well, as they may pose significant risks due to strong currents, flash floods and slippery terrain," he said, as per the PTI.
Rane said people should also desist from trekking or visiting similar terrains until conditions stabilise.
According to the IMD, rainfall activity over Goa will likely increase between May 21 and May 26, with 'heavy to very heavy' rainfall at a few places.
"Extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places is also likely over Goa on May 21. Isolated to scattered light/moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm, lightning and gusty wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph is expected over Goa during May 21-23," the IMD said, the news agency reported.
A cyclonic circulation is expected to develop over the Arabian Sea off the Karnataka coast around May 21. In next 24 hours the impact of these winds is likely to increase.
The cyclonic wind is likely to influence weather patterns also across Maharashtra. During this period, heavy rainfall is expected, accompanied by stormy conditions and gusty winds ranging from 30 to 40 km/h, fishermen are advised to stay off shore. Residents and commuters are advised to stay updated with official weather alerts and take necessary precautions.
A low pressure area is likely to form around May 22, over the east- central Arabian Sea near Karnataka coast. IMD has also issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations, with the possibility of extremely heavy downpours in several parts of South Konkan and central Maharashtra.
(with PTI inputs)
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