PANAJI: The water woes of Bardez taluka in North Goa are set to end finally after a five-day long wait, with government successfully opening the jammed gates of Amthane Dam in Bicholim.
According to the authorities, the water from dam will be released to the Assonora water treatment plant and by today evening the Bardez taluka will get their share of potable water.
The Water Resources Department (WRD) was forced to rope in Indian Navy divers to open the jammed gate.
"I monitored the Amthane dam issue closely. The gate has been repaired, and water from the dam was released this morning. By evening, the water supply shortage in Bardez will be fully resolved," said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
Bardez, comprising of major coastal belts, has been reeling under water crisis since last Friday following sudden breach in the main canal of Tillari dam in Kudashe in Maharashtra.
The authorities ensure that the water is supplied to the taluka through tankers to provide some relief.
Meanwhile, the work to repair the canal is going on war-footing with Maharashtra authorities assuring to complete the work within three days.
