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RAIN WATER HARVESTING

Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is one of the simplest methods by which rainwater is collected and stored for future generations. The collected rainwater may be  utilised  in different ways like cleaning, washing and many more other way or can be directly used for recharging of underground water tables. In the present scenario it is the primary requirement to harvest rain water otherwise we will be without water very soon. As the planning commission mentioned Delhi will be water -less by the end of 2020, if we do not manage our water resources. With the depleting groundwater tables and change of climate pattern, rain water harvesting can go a long way to help mitigate these effects. Collecting the rainwater can help recharge underground water tables, reduce flooding and ensure the water availability in dry zones. Some of the rainwater harvesting methods which have been practiced in ancient India like   aharpynes ,  madakas ,  surangas ,  taankas etc ....