State sees one drowning death every two days: Government data

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State sees one drowning death every two days: Government data By Navhind Times - 2025-09-25 0 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp

Abdul Wahab Khan

Panaji

Goa’s beaches, rivers, lakes and waterfalls may paint a postcard-perfect image for the world, but beneath the shimmering sea waves and the serene waters of the lakes lies a grim reality.

Over the past five years, the state has witnessed 800 drowning deaths, which means, on an average, an individual meets a watery grave every two days, a chilling reminder that the lure of water can often turn fatal.

North Goa has accounted for 419 such deaths, with South Goa recording 381 deaths, according to the official data from the revenue department.

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