Addressing concerns about the state's weak monsoon rainfall, Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar reassured the public not to be anxious about water supply. Speaking to the media in Panaji, Shirodkar highlighted the substantial water reserves in dams like Salaulim, Amthane, and Anjune, which can fulfil water requirements for the next 50 days, despite the lackluster monsoon season. He also clarified that water extraction from mining pits has not been deemed necessary thus far.
Shirodkar attributed the current water scarcity to climate change and urged the public to adopt water conservation and harvesting practices. Reports from various regions of the state have highlighted the difficulties faced by people due to the scarcity of water. According to the private weather agency Skymet, weak monsoon conditions are expected to persist in the country until the first week of July. The agency also noted that the delay in the onset of monsoon over Kerala was influenced by Cyclone Biparjoy.
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However, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, the Director General of the India Meteorological Department, clarified that the cyclone has completely detached from the monsoonal flow and will not impact the progression of the seasonal rainfall system. Shirodkar remarked that if Cyclone Biparjoy had tracked northwest towards Oman, it could have affected the monsoonal flow. The monsoon finally arrived in Kerala on June 8, a week later than the usual date of June 1. Over the past two to three days, Goa experienced mostly dry conditions with abundant sunshine throughout the day. However, some areas did witness light rainfall in the morning on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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