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Panaji Hits 5°C Above Normal, IMD Issues Yellow Alert
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 06:37 AM
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Panaji experienced a temperature rise of 5°C above the normal average, prompting the Indian Meteorological Department to issue a yellow alert for the region.
Panaji recorded a temperature 5°C above its normal average, marking a significant spike in heat levels for the capital of Goa. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the region, signalling a moderate risk of heat‑related health hazards.
The yellow alert indicates that temperatures are expected to remain high and that residents should take precautions such as staying hydrated, avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat, and using cooling measures.
Officials have urged local authorities to ensure that cooling centers and medical facilities are prepared to handle an increase in heat‑related illnesses. The alert remains in effect until the heat wave subsides, with the IMD monitoring conditions closely.
The alert follows a broader trend of rising temperatures across coastal Goa, where heatwaves have become more frequent in recent years. Residents and businesses are advised to stay informed through official weather updates.
The IMD will continue to issue advisories as necessary, with the next update expected once the temperature trend stabilises.
The yellow alert indicates that temperatures are expected to remain high and that residents should take precautions such as staying hydrated, avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat, and using cooling measures.
Officials have urged local authorities to ensure that cooling centers and medical facilities are prepared to handle an increase in heat‑related illnesses. The alert remains in effect until the heat wave subsides, with the IMD monitoring conditions closely.
The alert follows a broader trend of rising temperatures across coastal Goa, where heatwaves have become more frequent in recent years. Residents and businesses are advised to stay informed through official weather updates.
The IMD will continue to issue advisories as necessary, with the next update expected once the temperature trend stabilises.