‘Highly polluted’ Bicholim river hit by human activities, say locals

‘Highly polluted’ Bicholim river hit by human activities, say locals

Bicholim: Once known for its grandeur and a vital water source, Bicholim River today is a semblance of its former glory. Anthropogenic activities have severely affected the river, said locals, making it one of the most polluted water bodies in the state. Its once wide width and strong flow have weakened to a large extent at certain points, exposing its riverbed. “We used to swim across the river. But now one can just take a walk across at Vathad…