Archive · 23 May 2025
Bicholim River Desilting Underway to Avert Monsoon Flooding
The government is cleaning up the Bicholim river because of the expected heavy rains during the monsoon.
They're using special machines to remove the silt and trash from the riverbed to stop it from overflowing and causing floods.
This is similar to cleaning a gutter to help the water flow smoothly.
Officials have found a lot of plastic in the river, showing people need to be more careful.
The goal is to prevent the flooding that happened last year.
The Water Resources Department (WRD) is desilting the Bicholim river.
The desilting aims to prevent flooding during heavy rain.
Work includes using a floating machine and other equipment.
Desilting is also happening in other flood-prone areas.
Plastic waste found in riverbeds highlights public irresponsibility.
- Who
- Water Resources Department (WRD), engineers, and local municipality.
- What
- Desilting of the Bicholim river and other flood-prone areas to prevent flooding.
- When
- Before the monsoon season, with work ongoing.
- Where
- Bicholim river, Goa, and other flood-prone areas like Latambarcem and Karapur.
- Why
- To prevent flooding during the monsoon season due to heavy rainfall.
- Location
- Bicholim river, Goa
- Government Agency
- Water Resources Department (WRD)
- Action
- Desilting the river to prevent flooding
- Trigger
- Heavy rainfall, monsoon season
- Methods
- Floating machines and other equipment
