Worst flood in decades: Nearly 1,000 homes damaged, hundreds evacuated in Goa

One person died, around 1,000 houses were damaged and hundreds of people evacuated from low-lying parts as Goa on Friday reeled under one of the worst floods in nearly 40 years.

One person died, around 1,000 houses were damaged and hundreds of people evacuated from low-lying parts inundated due to heavy rains and overflowing of rivers as Goa on Friday reeled under one of the worst floods in nearly 40 years, the state government said. Chief Minister @DrPramodPSawant inspected the areas flooded due to incessant rains in various parts of Bicholim Taluka today. CM directed the officials to provide immediate assistance to people in distress. 23 people in Harvalem have been rescued and brought to safety. pic.twitter.com/QT1FcAf62o Rescue work continues. CM @DrPramodPSawant visiting flood affected areas in Bicholim Taluka. pic.twitter.com/9CIgFAq08S Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told reporters here that the floods had badly hit talukas of Sattari, Bicholim, Ponda, Dharbandora, Bardez and Pernem, while other areas also suffered damage.