Rain water Harvesting is a simple technique by which rainfall is collected for future usage. The collected rainwater may be stored, utilized in dissimilar ways or directly used for recharge purposes. With depleting groundwater level fluctuating climate conditions. RWH can go a long method to help mitigate these effects. Capturing the rainwater can help recharge local aquifers, reduce urban flooding & most importantly, ensure water availability in water scarce zones. While the term seems to have picked up greater visibility in the last few years, it was and is even today a traditional practice followed in rural India. Some ancient rainwater harvesting technique followed in India includes madakas, ahar Pynes, surangas and many more.
What is Rainwater Harvesting?
