Daijiworld Media Network – Panaji

Panaji, Jun 9: With the monsoon making an early entry into Goa this year, major reservoirs across the state are fast nearing the halfway mark in water levels within just two weeks of rainfall.

The Selaulim reservoir in Uguem, Sanguem, which supplies water to a large part of South Goa, is already 50% full. If the rains continue at the present pace, the dam may witness its annual spillover earlier than the usual July 7. The Selaulim dam’s iconic ‘duckbill’ spillway, capable of discharging up to 1,450 cubic metres of water per second, becomes a major attraction during the overflow period, drawing hundreds of visitors eager to witness the cascading waters.

In North Goa, Amthane reservoir—which caters to Bardez and Pernem—is currently at 45% capacity. In Canacona, the Chapoli and Gaunem reservoirs have reached 52% and 72% respectively. The Panchwadi reservoir, serving Shiroda and surrounding areas, stands at 41%.

However, not all reservoirs are showing promising levels. The Anjunem reservoir in Sattari remains low at just 14%, while the Tillari reservoir in Maharashtra’s Dodamarg—supplying water to parts of North Goa—is only 26% full.

As the monsoon continues, authorities are hopeful that the remaining reservoirs will catch up in the coming weeks.