Goa, May 1 -- SHASHWAT GUPTA RAY

Most reservoirs fall below 50% capacity; activists warn of stress on supply as rainfall deficit looms

Environmentalists have sounded the alarm as water levels in most of Goa's major reservoirs have dropped below 50% capacity due to rising summer demand, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted an eight per cent rainfall deficit this monsoon; the Water Resources Department (WRD) reports Salaulim at 40.45%, Tillari at 41.02%, Amthane at 44.44%, Chapoli at 48.74%, Anjunem at 23.83%, Panchawadi at 35.07%, and Gaunem at 48.11%, raising concerns over long-term water sustainability; environmental activist Ramesh Gauns warned that pressure on water is increasing due to both residents and nea...