Day 2, May 21 -- Floods, fallen trees and frustration in North Goa

Team Herald

MARGAO: Heavy pre-monsoon showers continued to batter North Goa for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, throwing normal life into disarray. Widespread flooding, disrupted traffic, and infrastructure damage were reported across the region, exposing glaring gaps in emergency response and monsoon preparedness.

The mood across the State was one of anxiety and frustration, as residents struggled with recurring civic issues that seem to surface with every heavy downpour. From blocked roads to flooded homes and unresponsive helplines, the rain laid bare the State's inability to respond effectively.

In Panjim, a mango tree collapsed outside the Collectorate, d...