Bardez, Pernem & Bicholim talukas put on high alert

MAPUSA: The combined effect of the incessant heavy showers and the opening of the of the Tillari dam gates has wrecked havoc on Bardez , Bicholim and Pernem talukas in North Goa. Houses went under water, plantations were destroyed and several area marooned after roads got submerged.

With the rain and wind showing no signs of bating, the talukas have been put on high alert.

In Bardez, Camurlim and Revora were worst hit with many families having to be rescued after houses and roads went under water. In Revora, 150-odd islanders of Raneancho Zunvo had to be evacuated by way of canoes on Thursday morning, while in Camurlim, 40-50 families were forced to seek refuge in the village’s temple hall since Wednesday night.

In Bicholim’s Sal village and Pernem’s Ibrampur many houses were damaged, some even collapsed.

In Chandel Hasapur and Ibrampur, many plantations were destroyed.

Bhandarwada ward of Pernem’s Paliem village has been cut-off for over 48 hours now due to flooding.

The students of the ward have however been risking life and limb in negotiating the flooded road to make it to school. Since their examinations are underway, the student said it was not possible for them to skip school.

The 200m stretch of road is waist deep underwater and is dangerous to cross during high tide, locals said.