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Goa Faces Water Divide as South Dams Overflow and North Remain Dry

Goa’s reservoirs are witnessing sharp contrasts in performance this monsoon season. While South Goa enjoys early spillover from the Selaulim dam, North Goa’s Amthane and Anjunem dams remain critically low. Factors including infrastructure repairs and poor rainfall have deepened water concerns in the north, even as officials remain optimistic that continued monsoon activity will improve the situation in the coming weeks.

The Selaulim dam in South Goa reached full capacity and began overflowing on June 25—twelve days earlier than its usual peak. Experts attribute this to strong pre-monsoon water retention and a robust monsoon onset. It’s the earliest spillover the dam has recorded in 25 years, significantly boosting water security in the southern districts and easing pressure on rural and urban supply chains during the peak demand period.


In contrast, North Goa’s Amthane dam is currently operating at just 11% of its capacity. Authorities have restricted inflow to facilitate urgent gate replacement and repair work after recent issues with supply disruptions tied to the Tillari system. Experts explain that maintenance delays have added stress on the dam’s output capacity, even as water demand remains high across North Goa’s towns and rural stretches.


Anjunem dam, another key source in the north, is holding just 23% of its full capacity. The weak monsoon over its catchment zone has limited replenishment so far. While concerns persist, officials remain hopeful that rainfall in July will help recover storage. Unlike Amthane, Anjunem’s low levels stem more from natural factors than technical disruptions, though both dams remain under continuous observation for fluctuations.


Other reservoirs across the state show more encouraging figures. The Gaunem reservoir has reached full capacity and is overflowing, while Chapoli stands at 71% and Panchwadi at 88%. The Tillari dam, which supplies parts of both North Goa and Maharashtra, is currently at 60%. Experts say these figures reflect a largely stable water situation overall, with targeted monitoring in place to address underperforming sites.

Despite low levels in Amthane and Anjunem, Goa’s overall water reserves remain secure. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, banking on continued monsoon showers to recharge underperforming dams in North Goa. As infrastructure repairs conclude and rainfall improves, water supply is expected to stabilise across districts. The contrast in reservoir levels highlights the region’s dependence on both engineering efficiency and climate patterns.

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Goa Faces Water Divide as South Dams Overflow and North Remain Dry
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