Cyclone Phyan has made topographical alterations on some of the Goa’s beaches and the tourism department may consider a re-survey of affected beach stretches if asked for by shack applicants.

“Sand dunes have disappeared from some of the beaches in South Goa,” says Cruz Cardozo, president, Shack Owners Welfare Society (SOWS).

“Some of the beaches which have lost sand dunes are Colva, Benaulim, Betalbatim and Majorda,” he added.

Cardozo said that he would have to take into consideration petitions from his members affected by the topographical alterations on their beach stretches. Continue reading »