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 IndiGo on Monday cancelled 118 flights across its domestic network as adverse weather conditions and limited operational constraints significantly disrupted flight schedules. According to information available on the airline’s official website, the majority of the cancellations were attributed to poor weather conditions affecting multiple airports, while a smaller number were linked to operational reasons. The disruption once again highlighted the seasonal challenges faced by Indian aviation during the winter fog period. Fog Conditions Disrupt Operations Across Major Cities Dense fog continued to prevail across Delhi and several airports in northern India, severely impacting visibility and flight movements. Airports in cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Dehradun, Indore, Patna, and Bhopal were among those affected. The reduced visibility led to delays and cancellations as airlines were forced to regulate departures and arri...

 Majorda, one of South Goa’s most popular beach destinations, recorded another alarming incident on Wednesday night when rising sea water entered a local beach shack. According to sources, the water reached the kitchen area, causing disruption to the ongoing business activity and forcing operators to suspend operations temporarily. The incident has revived questions surrounding the suitability of certain coastal stretches for operating beach shacks during peak tourism season. Repeated Incidents Prompt Concern This is not an isolated episode. Over the past few years, shacks along Majorda’s vulnerable points have reported instances of water ingress during high tide or rough sea conditions. Stakeholders say the beach line has gradually shifted and portions once safe for tourism activity now experience periodic flooding. A source close to the shack operator recalled that a written complaint was submitted to the Tourism Department last year, requesting reassessment of the allocated l...

Goa has recorded an unusual surge in post-monsoon rainfall this year, marking one of the wettest October–November periods in recent history. According to official data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the State registered 465.9 mm of rainfall between October 1 and November 4 , more than 2.6 times the normal average of 189.6 mm for this period. This significant increase has been attributed to persistent weather activity over the Arabian Sea and the Konkan belt, which has prolonged monsoon-like conditions well into November. The unexpected pattern has led the IMD to issue a Yellow Alert , forecasting light to moderate rainfall and thundershowers over the coming days. Weather Systems Driving Excess Rainfall Meteorologists have pointed out that repeated low-pressure formations and moisture-rich winds travelling inland from the Arabian Sea are responsible for the continued rainfall activity. Typically, monsoon systems withdraw from Goa by early October, leading to a ...

Goa has recorded its fifth highest October rainfall in a century, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting a total of 374.6mm of rain during October 2025. The data places this year among the top 10 wettest Octobers since records began, highlighting the growing variability of weather patterns across the state. Exceptional Rainfall Driven by Late Monsoon Depression According to the IMD, the heavy rainfall in the last week of October from the 24th to the 31st  contributed to over 60% of the total monthly precipitation . Meteorologist and retired NIO scientist Dr. M. R. Ramesh Kumar attributed this unusual surge to a depression system over the southeastern Arabian Sea , which brought persistent rain and strong winds to Goa’s coastal belt. This weather phenomenon, he noted, reflects the increasing impact of late monsoon activity on Goa’s climate pattern, posing new challenges for both urban and rural areas. Goa’s Rainiest Octobers: Historical Perspective Data from I...

 Goa continues to witness intermittent spells of heavy rainfall, with several regions, particularly in the north, experiencing prolonged showers and cloudy skies. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has maintained a yellow alert across the state, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds. The current weather pattern is a result of the combined influence of two active systems the remnants of Cyclone Montha over coastal Andhra Pradesh and a depression persisting over the east-central Arabian Sea. This unique interaction between the two systems has resulted in a sustained period of wet weather over the Konkan coast, bringing cooler temperatures and widespread cloud cover across the region. Dual Weather Systems Causing Extended Rainfall Meteorological experts explain that Goa currently lies between the dissipating cyclonic circulation over land and a convective system over the Arabian Sea, leading to continuous moisture convergence and the development of d...

 A bizarre late-night incident in Moira, North Goa , unfolded when a Chandigarh resident, Amandeep Singh , drove his Maruti Gypsy straight into the river around 2 a.m. on Monday , reportedly after following Google Maps directions . How the Incident Happened According to police sources and local eyewitnesses, Singh, who recently shifted to the area, was trying to find his way back home using the navigation app. Unfamiliar with local routes and ferry ramps, he mistakenly drove down the Corjuem ferry ramp , believing it was a road leading across the river. In his statement to authorities, Singh said, “Since I was new to the area, I was following Google Maps. I couldn’t tell the difference between the water and the road. Since I was looking at the map, the car went in and kept going. Luckily, the Gypsy had a soft top, and I could open the back and swim out.” Locals’ Quick Response Prevented Major Tragedy Nearby residents, alerted by the splash and engine noise, rushed to the spot...

In a remarkable display of efficiency, courage, and coordination, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued 31 stranded fishermen off the coast of Goa amid turbulent weather conditions this week. Battling high waves and unpredictable winds, the ICG personnel executed a meticulously planned operation that demonstrated India’s evolving maritime readiness and commitment to safeguarding lives at sea. The incident occurred when multiple fishing vessels operating in the Arabian Sea , off the coast of Goa , sent out distress signals after being caught in rough waters due to the sudden intensification of weather systems. Responding immediately, Coast Guard units based in Goa and Ratnagiri deployed patrol vessels and aircraft to locate and rescue the stranded fishermen before conditions deteriorated further. Swift Coordination Amid Adverse Weather According to official reports, the Coast Guard received emergency alerts late in the evening and activated the regional coordination ...

Goa witnessed intense and widespread rainfall over the past 24 hours as a depression formed over the east-central Arabian Sea, passing approximately 380 kilometres off the Goa coast . The system, moving northeastward at a speed of 25 km per hour , triggered extremely heavy rain in southern and central parts of the state, resembling the peak monsoon months of July. Very Heavy Rainfall Recorded Across Goa According to official data, Canacona recorded 142.2mm , Mormugao 104.8mm , and Panaji close to 90mm of rainfall between Friday morning and Saturday morning. Other regions also experienced significant downpours, including Dabolim (82.8mm), Mapusa (79.2mm), Dharbandora (74.6mm), Quepem (70.4mm), and Ponda (70mm). Even traditionally moderate rainfall zones such as Old Goa (63.4mm), Sanquelim (50.6mm), and Pernem (43.8mm) received heavy to moderate showers, contributing to a sharp rise in overall precipitation levels. Rain Surplus After Weeks of Deficit On Saturday morning, the post-mons...