Goa, Aug. 30 -- Goa is bracing for another spell of heavy rain, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert from August 30 to September 4. The forecast warns of heavy showers across both districts, accompanied by wind speeds of 30-40 km/h and gusts up to 50 km/h.

The downpour, which has persisted all week, has already taken a toll on the State. On Friday, flood concerns mounted as the Valvanti River at Poriem, the Ragada River in Sattari, and the Mhadei River breached their banks.

Villagers in Velus also reported rising water levels.

In South Goa, the Zuari River swelled at Mirabag, Sanvordem, submerging roads and bridges and leaving the village cut off. With no flood-control structures in place, residents sai...