Dusty tales of Panjim!

Venita Gomes

DUSTY DAYS AHEAD!

Panjim, oh Panjim, we love your allure, but the annoying dust really disrupts our day! This was the refrain of Panjimites in 2023. They are hoping this dust nightmare will end in 2024.

Panjim| Smart City |Roads dug and air pollution | Photo: Sandeep Desai

GAGGED BY DUST

The ongoing smart city construction work has been causing inconvenience to residents and daily commuters, who have to deal with digging and dust and cover their faces to protect themselves.

Panjim| Smart City |Roads dug and air pollution | Photo: Sandeep Desai

SMART PATCHES

As one walks in the bylanes, one can see such shabby patchwork that is an invitation to more dust.

Panjim| Smart City |Roads dug and air pollution | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

DEAR DUST

The whole of Panjim is covered in dust, reminding the faithful of the famous phrase: 'Unto dust thou shall return'.

Panjim| Smart City |Roads dug and air pollution | Photo: Venita Gomes

BREATHE HARD

Moving out for your daily chores can land you into chaos, which you could avoid. But for some there is no choice than to face these dusty roads because life has to go on.

Panjim| Smart City |Roads dug and air pollution | Photo: Sandeep Desai

A SLICE OF DUST

A clean home is a happy home, but that's not the promise for now.

Panjim| Smart City |Roads dug and air pollution | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

AIR NOT SO FRESH

At the pace which the repairs and construction work are being carried, it is anybody's guess when this dust torture will end.

Panjim| Smart City |Roads dug and air pollution | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

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