The mining companies operating in hinterlands of Quepem and Sanguem talukas
are all out to destroy the kushawati River which is the main source of water
to number of "kulagars" situated on its bank and which is the main source of
water to Paroda irrigation Canal.
The Kushawati River which is flowing through Quepem town is since last 3
days oozing muggy water though there is no rain in the hinterlands of Quepem
and sanguem these days.
The oozing of muggy water is attributed to the unplanned mining activities
going on in the hinterlands of Quepem and Sanguem which are increased many
hold in the last few years. The muggy water in the kushawati River can be
seen upto Sulcorna, beyond Sulcorna the water the normal. How can muggy
water today flow into the river as it has not been rained yesterday night
at Colomba and in the adjoining areas questions one Soiru Sawant a resident
of Colomba.
During my childhood I have not seen such a muggy water flowing into the
Kushawati river river even when it was raining heavily. The mining
Companies stores the muggy water into the mining pit and when it is
accumulates in the pit they find difficult to operate the mine so by opening
the mouth of the mining pit they released the muddy water from the mine
into the river which is the easiest way for the mine owners Informed said
Soiru further.
Due to the flow of muggy water in the river these days the fish living in
the river struggles to survive as it is seen that the fish were floating on
the water , these days the water of the river is so muddy that it is even
unworthy for the cattle's to drinks complaints one John Cardozo a resident
of Quepem who apart from residing on the bank of the Kushawati river owns
cattle's .
If this situation continues further the kushawati river which was known for
its guilty will lost its charm apprehends the villagers of Quepem.
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