A terrifying early morning ordeal in Narve Marmwado left resident Janaki Padolkar shaken but safe, after heavy rains caused a protective wall to collapse onto her house around 3 a.m. Thursday.
Padolkar, who lives alone, was startled awake by the thunderous crash of bricks and debris. Acting quickly, she escaped without injury and alerted her neighbors, who rushed to assist.
The community voiced concerns about the impact of continuous heavy rainfall on the structural integrity of walls and homes. Local panchayat officials have called for inspections and safety measures to prevent future accidents. The incident highlights the critical need for disaster preparedness in flood- and rain-prone areas of Goa.