Rain Water harvesting simply means collecting Water for future use during the rainy season.
Rain water harvesting has been in existence since long ago in various parts of India where the Summer months were harsh and the rainy seasons were short and the rainfall insufficient. In States like Rajasthan, Punjab , parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat they still have a method of water conservation which is most effective. They start by collecting all the rain water that falls on their own houses.All the water that is falling on the roof of the house and other parts where it is clean is collected and channelised into an underground tank . This not only brings up the water level of their well , but is helpful for them during the harsh summer months.
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You know Bangalore is like my second home where this is mandatory to use water conservation or harvesting without using the same no house plans are passed.I have written many articles on this subject with my own diagrams. You see almost 30% water goes down the drain just because they let it go.
Yes that is true ! They are very strict about implementing it in all homes in Bangalore.Now they are also making it compulsory to have solar heaters before granting permission for new electric power supply.
My sisters house has a good rain water harvesting system in bangalore and every drop of water that falls into their compound is saved and stored in tanks ,later used for washing the car and gardening and other jobs...
Water harvesting is getting more significant in view of waste of rain water. Now all land is concrete and so water does not get absorbed in Earth. Underground water level is also falling.
Yes absolutely!!!!
In Tamil Nadu, places like Vadakkamkulam near Kanya Kumari, they don't get rain.
While I went to attend a marriage there before, that day, it was raining!!!!
When many natives told, it is raining here after 5-10 years, I was really surprised!!!!
Yes, if rain is used wisely in such places, it can help a lot!!!
I am from God's own country...where rain is abundant. So, nobody here feels the need of rain harvesting.
There are few people like me who follow this. We have a rain water harvested outside of our house which we have arranged for harvest the rainwater to go into the ground which help us for gaining water
The more people do it , better for the country and its economy.We will stop spending on a mass level preserving rain water which is bound to be very expensive.They are coming up with river linking projects and the like which may or may not have the expected results ..
Kerala has the blessings of western ghats and ever green forests. Perhaps it may be the reason why we don't have water problems due to frequent rains. Water is abundant in rivers and streams. Yet the place now where I am residing, after a particular depth it's rock. So, even if it's just near paddy fields, well touches its bottom at summer season...yet we have it for our necessities
It's the need of the hour as we are very fast moving to a very scary water crisis in the country. Our reckless attitude and in nits use has given rise to this scenario.We already have several water disputes involving states. In a situation all efforts should be made to conserve and preserve this invaluable resource!
It's the need of the hour as we are very fast moving to a very scary water crisis in the country. Our reckless attitude and in nits use has given rise to this scenario.We already have several water disputes involving states. In a situation all efforts should be made to conserve and preserve this invaluable resource!
Yes...Mullaperiyaar dam issue between Kerala and Tamil Nadu...yet remain unsolved...waiting for new dam to be built!! :( :( :(
It's the need of the hour as we are very fast moving to a very scary water crisis in the country. Our reckless attitude and in its use has given rise to this scenario.We already have several water disputes involving states. In a situation all efforts should be made to conserve and preserve this invaluable resource!
Yes...Mullaperiyaar dam issue between Kerala and Tamil Nadu...yet remain unsolved...waiting for new dam to be built!! :( :( :(
Unless a mass awareness programme is launched involving all stake-holders,agitation and chest-beating won't be of any help!
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