Describe how modern adaptations of traditional rainwater harvesting methods are being carried out to conserve and store water

The traditional systems of water harvesting/management in different region are different. The system of water harvesting in our region are ponds, pits, lakes and other reservoirs where rainwater is stored.

Houses in the semi – arid regions of Rajasthan have traditionally constructed tanks for storing drinking water. They are big and are a part of the well-developed rooftop rainwater harvesting...

(a) Adaptations of desert plants and animals  Adaptations of desert plants Plants found in deserts are well adapted to cope with harsh desert conditions such as water scarcity and scorching heat. Plants...

The traditional system of water harvesting/management in our legion are ponds, pits and lakes where rainwater is stored.

(d) Rainwater harvesting

Water harvesting is a technique of capturing rain water when it falls and taking measures to keep the water clean.  The two ways by which water harvesting can be undertaken are:  (i)...

(i) Keeping into view the disadvantages and rising resistance against the multipurpose dams, water harvesting is considered viable alternative both socioeconomically and environmentally.  (ii) For example, Rainwater harvesting is the most...

(i) In hilly and mountainous regions, people build diversion channels like 'gul' or 'kul' in Western Himalaya for agriculture. (ii) Roof-top rainwater harvesting was commonly practised to store drinking water, particularly...

Houses in the semi arid regions of Rajasthan have traditionally constructed tanks for storing drinking water. They are big and are a part of the well-developed rooftop rainwater harvesting system....

Methods of rainwater harvesting used in India are: (i) Guls and Kuls : People built guls and kuls in hilly and mountainous regions to divert water. These are simple channels. They...