A major water pipeline reportedly burst along the main road in Nuvem on Monday that led to the wastage of thousands of litres of water. It has led to flooding and disruption of traffic. This is one of the numerous incidents of pipelines bursting that have been reported in the state in the recent past. The bursts have been linked to ongoing construction work, including underground cable installation and the laying of new water pipelines. We are in the middle of the hot summer season which has significantly depleted precious water sources due to increased evaporation and higher water usage. In Goa, reservoir levels in key dams have been rapidly depleting. Many reservoirs in the state have fallen below 40 per cent capacity. However the government has stated that current water reserves are sufficient for 150 days and that residents will not face drinking water shortage. Water being lost due to bursting pipelines must be considered as a criminal wastage. Due to global warming the weather pattern has become unpredictable which could even lead to a delay in the arrival of the South West monsoon.
