South Goa, Oct. 26 -- The Selaulim reservoir's duckbill spillway stopped overflowing on October 12, more than 40 days earlier than usual, following a weak monsoon season that recorded a rainfall deficit of around 32%.

The reservoir began overflowing on July 30, marking its latest onset in 13 years. This was significantly later than last year, when the spillover began around June 25. The early end to the overflow period has resulted in one of the shortest spillover durations witnessed at the reservoir in recent years.

In view of the reduced inflow and the need to conserve stored water, the Water Resources Department had already discontinued the supply of Selaulim water to Verna and Mormugao. Their daily requirement of approximately 25-30...