Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa’s reservoirs have recorded a steady rise in water storage following sustained monsoon rainfall, with the latest Water Resources Department data showing improving water levels across the state as of July 7, 2026.
Among the reservoirs, Gaunem Dam has reached 68.7% of its storage capacity, the highest in the state, followed by Amthane Dam at 65.9% and Chapoli Dam at 53.8%.
Salaulim Dam, Goa’s largest reservoir, stands at 42.5% capacity with 9,960 Ha.m of stored water, while Tillari Dam is at 43.3% with 19,998.2 Ha.m in storage. Tillari is also the only reservoir currently releasing water, with a discharge of 50.85 cumecs.
Heavy rainfall was recorded across several catchment areas, with Anjunem receiving 1,159.5 mm, followed by Tillari (1,099.4 mm), Panchawadi (944.34 mm), Salaulim (911.5 mm) and Chapoli (808.2 mm).
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Goa, has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds across both North and South Goa. Heavy rain with winds of 50–60 kmph is very likely at a few places on July 7, while heavy rainfall with 40–50 kmph winds is expected at a few places on July 8 and at isolated places on July 9 and 10.
From July 11 to 13, the IMD has predicted moderate rainfall at many places across the state, indicating that the monsoon is likely to remain active and further improve reservoir storage levels in the coming days.
