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Roads inundated and paddy harvest affected in Pernem

Farmers in taluka hope waters recede soon to prevent crop damage due to rains

Roads inundated and paddy harvest affected in Pernem A portion of the road inundated following rains in Kasarwarne-Pernem.

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Several roads were inundated in many villages as rains lashed Pernem on Monday evening, disrupting normal life and threatening paddy crops that were ready for harvest.

In Kasarvarne, the main road was partially inundated, causing difficulties for motorists passing along the route.

In some parts of the taluka, paddy crops were ready for harvest. Farmers had begun preparing for harvesting when sudden rains flooded their fields. They are now worried that their crops could be severely damaged.

Farmers are hopeful that the rains will stop and water levels in their fields will recede soon, enabling them to complete their harvesting activities.

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Published Oct 20, 2026, 12:08 AM IST
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VASCOVerna police have registered a case against a contractor and a site supervisor for alleged negligence following the death of a 50-year-old construction worker after a wooden plank fell on his head at a construction site near MES College, Zuarinagar, on October 17.The accused have been identified as contractor Santosh Hiremath, residing near MES College, Zuarinagar, and supervisor Ajay Kumar Ray, a resident of Candolim.According to the complaint lodged by PSI Aditya…

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