Monsoon fears grow after storm exposes Salcete's overstretched response system
MARGAOA week after gusty winds left a trail of destruction across several Salcete villages, residents are now bracing for what the approaching monsoon may bring. The devastation has once again raised a critical question — are government agencies, including the Fire and Emergency Services and the Power Department, adequately equipped to handle disasters during the monsoon season?Villagers from
Crumbling structures silent threat in Mormugao
VASCOWith the monsoon approaching, several abandoned and weakened structures across Mormugao taluka are once again drawing concern from residents, who fear that years of official inaction could eventually lead to a major tragedy.
SPOTLIGHT | Flood-prone areas of Bardez question monsoon readiness
MAPUSAWith the monsoon at the doorstep, residents across flood-prone areas in Bardez remain apprehensive over whether the government’s annual pre-monsoon works will be enough to avert a repeat of past disasters.The fear is particularly strong at Usapkar junction in Khorlim, Mapusa, where last year a dramatic video of a scooter...
GOA’S MONSOON TEST: PROMISE vs REALITY
Goa enters the 2026 monsoon season with heightened vigilance, but questions remain about whether the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) can translate plans and promises into real resilience. Despite new funds, volunteers, and AI-driven ambitions, the State’s flood-prone capital and vulnerable rural pockets still face familiar risks
