Daijiworld Media Network – Panaji (AM)
Panaji, Aug 11: Rescue operations were started by teams from Goa Naval Area on Saturday, August 11 to evacuate people from various parts of deluge-affected areas.
In North Goa, two teams were kept on standby in Pernem and Mapusa as the increasing water level necessitated the opening of the shutters of Tilari dam.
Over 15 people who were stranded in the floods were also rescued by the Mapusa rescue team. However, the rescue operation teams were withdrawn after the area was confirmed normal.
As per the request of civil administration, teams will be deployed again in the area if a situation arises, informed the officials.