MARGAO, June 27 -- Concerns have been raised about the sand erosion that has taken place at Colva Beach and over the possibilities of pergolas falling into the water as the sand over which it is placed may collapse any time.

It is to be noted that a middle portion of the beach has washed away and there is now a stream of water in its place. For perspective, there is sand at the start of the beach towards the side of the land before the beach and then there is now a stream of water and then head towards the side, the stretch of beach continues.

While these pergolas are located in front of the property of Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), questions have been raised about the decision to place these pergolas on the beach given that...