The reduced rainfall in Goa during August helped mitigate the sultry heat and supported agricultural activities, which had been delayed due to a dry June and July. However, the overall seasonal deficit of 29.7% could still pose challenges for water resources and agriculture in the region. The El Niño phenomenon, combined with a neutral Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), has limited the monsoon's intensity, potentially impacting long-term water availability and crop yields.