Goa continues to be battered by relentless rains for the third day, leading to severe waterlogging, disrupted connectivity, and tragic loss of life. Several low-lying areas have been inundated, causing substantial disruptions to daily life in both North and South Goa districts. In a tragic incident, three laborers—Dilip Yadav (37), Mukesh Kumar Singh (38), and Trinity Nayak (47)—lost their lives on Sunday when a wall collapsed at Kundaim Industrial Estate in North Goa amidst the unrelenting downpour.

School Closures and Infrastructure Concerns

The Goa State Education Department, responding to the dangerous conditions, declared Monday a holiday for schools up to Class 12. Local authorities remain on high alert, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert, forecasting further rain with strong surface winds reaching 50 km per hour. Rainfall measurements highlight the intensity, with Panaji recording 360 mm, the highest in 24 hours, and Quepem observing 175 mm.

The situation has raised significant concerns regarding infrastructure, particularly in Canacona’s Avem village, where residents fear the possible collapse of a critical bridge near Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary. The bridge, which serves as the sole access point to Canacona town, has been overwhelmed by water for two consecutive days, and locals report that two pillars appear compromised.

Widespread Impact and Government Response

With areas like Mayem in North Goa experiencing severe road flooding, residents are choosing to stay indoors until the water levels recede. The Goa government’s disaster management authority is fully operational, and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has urged residents to stay indoors and avoid high-risk areas. Sawant reassured the public that district collectors and officials are actively monitoring the situation around the clock.

Reservoirs at Capacity

The heavy rains have also brought the Selaulim Dam, Goa’s largest reservoir, to its full capacity, reflecting the intensity of the downpour and signaling potential risks to surrounding areas.

The continuous rains in Goa underscore the growing challenge of managing seasonal monsoons in regions with vulnerable infrastructure. Local and state authorities are working to keep residents safe, yet the scale of the current crisis suggests an urgent need for reinforced infrastructure and long-term flood prevention measures in flood-prone areas.