Team Goemkarponn
Panaji: Water levels in most reservoirs across Goa have dropped below 50 per cent capacity by mid-April, raising concerns over water availability as the state braces for the peak summer period.
According to officials, the Selaulim reservoir, a key source for South Goa, is currently at 48 per cent capacity, while Amthane and Panchwadi reservoirs have dipped further to around 42 per cent. Tillari stands at 46 per cent, while Anjunem has recorded the lowest levels in the state.
In contrast, Chapoli and Gaunem reservoirs in Canacona have remained relatively stable at around 54 per cent capacity.
Authorities have attributed the decline primarily to weak pre-monsoon showers this year, which have impacted water storage levels across major reservoirs.
With more than 45 days of summer still remaining, officials have expressed concern over meeting rising water demand. The delay in the Sal barrage project, now expected to be completed by end-May, may further add to the pressure.
Officials indicated that alternative sources such as bandharas and mining pits may be increasingly relied upon to supplement water supply in the coming weeks if the situation persists.
