Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji

Panaji, Apr 28: The state is witnessing unusually warm nights, with minimum temperatures rising to around 28°C on April 27, placing it among the five highest night-time readings ever recorded in Goa.

Meteorological data shows that the highest ever minimum temperature in the state remains 29°C, recorded in 1995. With current conditions approaching that level, residents across coastal and inland areas are experiencing increasingly uncomfortable nights marked by persistent heat and humidity.

Experts have noted a worrying trend over recent years. The last week of April, in particular, has consistently shown elevated night-time temperatures over the past two years, suggesting a possible pattern of warmer late-summer nights in the region.

While the spike in minimum temperatures does not immediately indicate extreme daytime heat, warmer nights reduce the body’s ability to recover from daytime temperatures, often leading to discomfort, disturbed sleep, and increased heat stress—especially in humid coastal climates like Goa.

Meteorologists suggest that factors such as rising regional temperatures, humidity levels, and changing weather patterns could be contributing to the trend, though continued monitoring is needed to determine long-term shifts.

Residents have been advised to stay hydrated, use ventilation or cooling measures at night, and take precautions against heat-related discomfort as the warm spell continues.