Mom! Your village in Tamil Nadu is beautiful! And the pond beside our house looks so nice.
Yes Arjun! this is in in fact a farm pond. it is used for rain water harvesting over here.
Sure Saanvi!
Mom can you tell us more about the rain water harvesting done here?
So does Tamil Nadu uses traditional methods like this check dam, farm pond and percolation ponds for rain water harvesting?
Yes Arjun and Saanvi! These methods are essential in combating water scarcity, especially in rural areas and help recharge ground water and support agricultural and domestic water use.
Liuku: 2
Yes Saanvi! I am excited to see dad's village in West Bengal. It'll be fun to see how people over there do rainwater harvesting.
Liuku: 3
Do they manage water scarcity dad?
Here in West Bengal, the people utilize the techniques of roof rainwater harvesting and storage in tanks or underground reservoirs.
These rainwater harvesting initiatives in West Bengal contribute to sustainable water management especially in areas with limited access to fresh water. RIght, dad?
Yes Saanvi! It seems you have done you research.
Liuku: 0
So these structures capture and store rainwater right?
It was fun visiting mom's village in Tamil Nadu right Arjun?
Yes Arjun. These practices help to conserve and manage rainwater resources effectively, addressing water scarcity and supporting various needs in a state.