The havoc created by Cyclone Tauktae in Goa has left its imprints in the way of uprooted trees, beach erosion, washing away of roads, broken fishing boats, and other forms of destructions. Luckily there was not much loss of lives. But more importantly snapping of electrical cables, fallen electrical poles and transformers brought Goa to a near halt for more than a day. The repercussions are still felt with some areas yet to get regular and /or proper power supply, immense wastage of frozen foods, milk and milk products at homes, restaurants and hotels. Fatorda seems to have escaped with minimal damage and the reason given is that some years back the electrical cables were laid underground. Although governments in the past and present had assured underground cabling throughout Goa but this promise is yet to see the light of the day. This progressive step is the need of the hour and needs to be implemented soon. Just a thought. How is that underground cables were laid at Fatorda? Are some areas in Goa given preferential treatment than others?
