After effects of Tsunamis - Its 00.00 hrs now and I have just returned back after a visit to the Baina shores and its adjoining areas. The after effects of the Tsunamis Giant earthquake in Indonesia have also been felt in this coastal region of Vasco. The level of water along the Baina coast increased rapidly and gradually subsided thereafter. Some boats lying on the shore were also were in the danger of being washed away, and fearing this the fisherman were taking precautions to secure them safely higher on the shore. The level of water has risen to such a level on the shore which otherwise is normal only during the monsoons.
People living near to the coast behind the MPT hospital and the areas along the Baina beach belt were running to safety in total panic along with their children and whatever belongs they can manage. I noticed one family even moving out in a tempo with personal belongings. Several cars were parked out on the road along the Baina side facing towards Vasco, presumbly in readiness to flee in the event of any emergency. Most of the people living near to the coast are migrant workers and are housed in small shanties. At the Baina beach there were hundreds of people who had come out on the beach to watch the natural phenomenon. The Vasco Police have stationed their personnel and a control van is around to render any help on the Baina shore. Besides, an ambulance is also stationed at the beach-side. People are seen grouping together with total anguish. I was told that the people living in the huts around the masjid area were moved to safety because the water had almost entered their dwelling place. On visitng the Kharewada area, people were seen standing outside their houses. The houses in this area are touching the coast facing the MPT's berth No. 10 and 11. The activity at the Port is however normal with four vessels working at the berth Nos. 8,9,10, and 11 respectively. Besides there are 6 fishing trawlers and two transhipper vessels anchored inside of the breakwater (EOB) and other vessels too are working at WOB. The highwater timings are scheduled at 02.24 hrs today, and this is precisely what is causing the residents of the coastal areas a little of panic in this port town.. It is understood the level of water has also gone high in the coastal areas of Agonda, Palolem and the adjoining coastal areas in the south. Daniel F. de Souza. 00.23 hrs. 27-12-2004 Vasco **************************************************************************** *********** Daniel F. de Souza Konkani Writer & Freelance Journalist C/3, IInd Floor, Elvira Apts. Vasco - Goa 403 802 INDIA. Tel: + 91-832-2510714 Mob: 9822163329 e-mail :[EMAIL PROTECTED] :[EMAIL PROTECTED] " GOD DID NOT MAKE MEN PERFECT, HE MADE THEM PILGRIMS AFTER PERFECTION." **************************************************************************** **********