Mandovi River: Goa's lifeline at risk

Franky Gracias

FLOWING ESSENCE

Flowing through Goa, the Mandovi River is more than just water, it's the pulse of local life, supporting ecosystems, livelihoods and economy.

Goa | Mandovi River | Lifeline | Economy | Ecosystem | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

TOURISM MAGNET

The river is vital for Goa tourism as river tours allow visitors to see the beauty of Goa's backwaters, and spot local wildlife such as birds, crocodiles and other marine life.

Goa | Mandovi River | Lifeline | Economy | Tourism | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

LOOMING CRISIS

If the Mandovi's waters are diverted to Karnataka, Goa could face a drastic reduction in water supply along with negative impacts on its economy, which is reliant on tourism, according to experts.

Goa | Mandovi River | Lifeline | Economy | Experts' take | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

BIODIVERSE & BEAUTIFUL

The upper and lower reaches of the Mandovi River are home to diverse ecosystems and marine life.

Goa | Mandovi River | Lifeline | Economy | Biodiverse | Photo: Franky Gracias

LIFE GIVING

Local communities who live along the Mandovi, especially fishing communities, are at risk of losing their livelihoods.

Goa | Mandovi River | Lifeline | Mangroves | Biodiverse | Photo: Franky Gracias

WATER WAR

The Mandovi River is not just an environmental issue, but a political one, with Goa and Karnataka in constant battles over water-sharing.

Goa | Mandovi River | Lifeline | Water dispute | Protest | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

SAVE MANDOVI

As pressures from urbanisation, pollution and climate change mount, the protection and sustainable management of the river's ecosystem are paramount.

Goa | Mandovi River | Lifeline | Climate change | Pollution | Photo: Gomantak Times

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