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Goa Beaches Faces Erosion Threat

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Goa is a paradise located between the seas and forested hills. Goa is well connected by flights, trains and buses to most of the major cities in India. Goa tour will involve beaches, historical forts that were built by the Portuguese, churches, temples and many more places to have fun.

It’s a place to have fun that never ends. A wide variety of entertainments are available like amusements parks, nightclubs and discotheques. A large number of bars, restaurants, casinos and eating outlets will never drop your energy level. Goa will definitely take more space in your pages of greatest memories.

Mr. Filipi Neri Rodrigues, water resources minister of Goa state gave shocking news of erosion threat on seven beaches of Goa, where many popular resorts are located. This alert will make most travelers disappointed. According to a paper statement given by the water source minister, 21 stretches over a length of 22 kilometers have been affected.

The seven beaches include the Coco beach, Tiracol beach, Candolim beach, Betalbatim beach and Arosim beach are under threat through his statement. Water resources minister also said that the Governor’s residence located on the hill slopes was also under threat. Previous government had also warned of steady erosion of beaches due to global warming, soil erosion, sand extraction and other environmental reasons.

If this threat becomes a reality then the state will find it difficult to survive as there will be reduction in the number of travelers to the state. This will reduce the income of the daily workers, who depend mainly on the tourism. Remedial measures are under process in a highly paced manner.