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But, of late, development has reached these eco-fragile areas,” Nadaf said.In Margao, vast stretches of paddy fields and flood plains of river Sal acted as catchment areas for monsoon water. “Forest areas absorb 200% rain water more than settlement areas. While flooding was not new to the town, locals of adjoining areas were caught unaware as they had not experienced such extensive flooding ever. Ecologists and others say the impact of past flooding episodes near urban areas had been reduced by the balancing reservoirs of paddy fields and flood plains. PANAJI: In June, Mapusa and its adjoining villages were left inundated following a spell of high intensity rainfall within a short duration..