India, Feb. 10 -- Goa's water crisis is unfolding in a water-rich state, shaped by planning failures rather than a lack of rainfall

Pollution, erosion and unregulated development are degrading rivers, wetlands, khazan lands and the coastline

Communities describe how disrupted seasons, drying wells and collapsing rivers are affecting livelihoods and food security

A community-led project, Goa Water Stories, documents how water systems are being reshaped by tourism, infrastructure and climate change

Amisha Shetgaonkar, a resident of Morjim, remembers when the seasons set the rhythm of her village. Tides marked fishing hours, monsoons dictated repair work, and fresh water from wells and springs lasted through the year. Today, she watches ...