Archive · 24 May 2025
Pre-Monsoon Rains Cause Damage in Goa: Roads, Homes, and Crops Affected
Imagine it's raining really hard in Goa, like a lot!
The heavy rain and strong winds caused problems.
Some roads and footpaths got damaged.
Many trees fell down, some even on houses and cars.
Farmers are worried because their crops, like rice and vegetables, got soaked.
Some farmers will get help to fix the damage.
It's like a big weather mess that's causing problems for people and their property.
Heavy pre-monsoon showers caused widespread damage across Goa.
Roads and infrastructure were damaged, including a collapsed road section.
Numerous trees fell, damaging houses, cars, and electrical infrastructure.
Farmers reported significant crop damage, particularly to paddy and vegetables.
Emergency services responded to numerous incidents and are assessing damage.
- Who
- Emergency services personnel and farmers in Goa
- What
- Pre-monsoon showers caused damage to infrastructure, roads, homes, and crops.
- When
- During pre-monsoon season.
- Where
- Goa, India
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and strong winds associated with cyclonic conditions.
- Estimated Losses from Emergency Incidents
- Rs 4.6 lakh
- Assets Saved by Emergency Services
- Rs 10 lakh
- Number of trees felled in 12 hours
- 60
- Farmland submerged in Chandor
- 10-15 hectares
- Estimated Loss of crops in Salcete
- Rs 10 lakh