Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The early onset of the southwest monsoon, accompanied by consistent rainfall across Goa, has led to a significant rise in water levels in several of the State’s reservoirs. According to figures released by the Water Resources Department, the Selaulim dam—South Goa’s primary water source for towns like Margao, Vasco, Quepem, and Sanguem—has seen its storage increase from 37 per cent in mid-May to 54 per cent. Officials expressed optimism, noting that if the current rainfall trend continues, the reservoir may experience an early overflow, enhancing water availability in the region. Other smaller dams have also recorded considerable improvement. The Chapoli dam in Canacona has reached 55 per cent capacity, the Gaunem dam in Ponda has risen to 78 per cent, and the Panchwadi dam has climbed from last month’s 25 per cent to 46 per cent. However, not all reservoirs have seen similar gains. The Anjunem dam, which supplies water to Sattari and parts of Bicholim, has dropped from 21 per cent to just 10 per cent, while the Amthane dam, critical for Bardez and Pernem, has declined from 49 per cent to 31 per cent. A senior official clarified that such discrepancies are common during the early stages of the monsoon, as rainfall is uneven across different catchment areas. The Tillari reservoir, which serves both northern Goa and areas of Maharashtra, has remained unchanged at 25 per cent capacity. Despite these mixed trends, authorities remain confident that with the India Meteorological Department predicting a strong monsoon, water levels in the underperforming reservoirs will improve in the coming weeks, ensuring sufficient supply through the season.
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