All these cyclones made landfall on the western coast of India after passing off the coast of Goa and going northward. This has changed in the past years and other than Cyclone Tauktae that sent a grim reminder of a change in the weather patterns in May this year, Goa has experienced the fury of Cyclone Nisarga in June 2020, Cyclone Kyarr in October 2019, Cyclone Vayu iIn June 2018 and Cyclone Ockhi in December 2017. The Arabian Sea has always been a calm water body with few cyclones originating from here, keeping Goa relatively safe. Records apart that will be written in the books and preserved, Goa has to take a more serious look at the unseasonal storms that have been buffeting it for any climate change fallout. Panjim, on the other hand, recorded its highest single-day rainfall of 102mm in any day of December. The reason for the rains is a cyclonic circulation over the Arabian Sea that in just 24-hours brought close to 61.9mm of rainfall in the State. But rarely has it poured in such manner as it has in the past two days. December has received a little rain in past years, usually a drizzle or at times even a stronger shower that can upset a few plans. There is nothing normal in the rain we are getting.

But this same rain is an urgent reminder that Goa is beginning to experience the effects of climate change.

There is no written record of this earlier, which makes the year unique.

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