Goa has sufficient drinking water for about a month despite a prolonged break in monsoon rainfall
June 19, 2026: Goa’s Water Supply Department has assured residents that the state currently has enough drinking water reserves to meet demand for approximately one month, despite a significant decline in reservoir levels due to a lull in monsoon rainfall. Water Supply Minister Subhash Phal Desai said there is no immediate reason for concern, but noted that the government will issue advisories to prevent wastage and ensure existing supplies last until rainfall resumes.
The minister said the state is closely monitoring water availability and will hold a review meeting with the Water Resources Department to assess storage levels in major dams. According to official data, the Selaulim dam, a key source of water for South Goa and parts of North Goa, is currently 27 per cent full. The Anjunem dam has fallen to 9.9 per cent capacity, while the Mhaisal dam stands at 19 per cent. Officials said water distribution systems have been improved to avoid shortages, although future supplies will depend on rainfall.
Phal Desai said there is currently no water scarcity in the state, but cautioned that the situation could change if dry weather persists. He added that the Chapoli dam in Canacona and the Amthane reservoir in Bardez continue to hold adequate water stocks. The India Meteorological Department has forecast the return of rainfall activity in Goa by next weekend, offering hope for improved reservoir levels across the state.