PANJIM: Water Resources Department (WRD) is keeping a close watch on the water levels in the reservoirs that are expected to rise above the danger level. The incessant rains filled the dams, which will not result in water shortage in the State, but could overflow in the coming days.
“The dams are getting filled up fast and are on the verge of getting fully filled by the month end. The dam levels have gone up to almost 80 percent of the capacity and farmers will not face water shortage for irrigation purpose in the future,” Water Resources Minister Vinod Palyekar said.
He released data of all five major reservoirs in the State, including Selaulim dam, which supplies drinking water to almost 80 percent of the State. The data, as on July 21 reveals that water at the Selaulim dam – having a height of 41.15 metres – has touched the mark of 40.24 metres till date whereas Anjunem dam that has height of 93.2 metres has filled up to 87.62 metres. Water at the Amthane dam, which has a height of 50.25 metres, has touched 49.45 metres, while at Panchawadi dam, whose height is 26 metres is almost full with the water level reaching 25.84 metres. Chapoli dam, having a height of 38.75 metres, has water up to 25.84 metres.
The reservoir levels are, however, marginally less than the water level recorded during the corresponding period last year except for Anjunem and Amthane dams.
“The farmers will not face water shortage for irrigation purpose. The government has given thrust to rainwater harvesting during the monsoon to recharge the water table,” the minister added.
