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Goa Dams Overflow Despite Rain Deficit
4 Aug
Summary
- Three Goa water reservoirs hit 100% capacity despite a deficit.
- Selaulim reservoir overflowed on July 30, its latest spillover in 13 years.
- Water treatment capacity will rise nearly 50% by next year.
Goa's water reservoirs are demonstrating resilience, with three major ones—Selaulim, Panchawadi, and Gaunem—achieving 100% capacity despite an initial monsoon rain deficit exceeding 30%. This achievement comes as a relief, particularly for South Goa, which relies heavily on the Selaulim reservoir. The Selaulim dam overflowed on July 30, a date notably later than usual, occurring for the first time in 13 years on this specific date.
Other reservoirs, such as Tillari and Amthane, have reached 85% capacity, while Anjunem and Chapoli are just above 65%. The Water Resources Department (WRD) is optimistic that all dams will reach full capacity by August 15, attributing the recent improvement to a picked-up monsoon. WRD plans enhanced water situation monitoring to prevent future shortages.
Further bolstering the state's water security, new treatment plants are set to increase total capacity by nearly 50% to around 1,000 MLD by next year, exceeding current demand. Meanwhile, the department is also investigating concerns regarding land conversion for proposed projects like the Sancoale dam and Davorlim lake.
