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Cyclone Ockhi: 12 Goa beaches affected by sea water
Panaji, Dec 5 (IANS) Twelve beaches in Goa have been affected by the rising sea level caused by Cyclone Ockhi, Revenue Minister Rohan Khaunte said on Tuesday.
Khaunte said preliminary estimates suggested that the damage caused by the cyclone, which skimmed Goa’s coastline, was between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 30 lakh.
Those affected by the natural calamity have two days to approach government agencies with details of damage to their properties to get compensation, he told the media here.
The affected beaches are in Varca, Cavellossim, Utorda, Benaulim, Betalbatim, Sernabatim, Arambol, Mandrem, Morjim, Keri, Candolim and Anjuna.
Only legal structures damaged by sand erosion or by gushing sea water would be considered for compensation.
The Minister said both District Collectors of North Goa and South Goa had been instructed to conduct field inspections of damaged properties in coastal areas along with officials of the Tourism Department and Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority to establish and assess the exact nature of damage and fix compensation amounts.
Goa attracts nearly six million tourists every year, of which half a million are foreigners.
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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.
Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.
The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.
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