Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

Modern adaptations of traditional rainwater harvesting include (a) 'Rooftop rainwater harvesting' is practiced in semi-arid areas of Rajasthan to store drinking water. (b) In hills and mountainous regions people build diversion channels like that in the Western Himalayas for agriculture.

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Answer 2

Answer:

(i) (a) construction of percolation ponds. (b) refilling of dug wells. (ii) Rooftop rainwater is collected through a pipe into the underground tanks. Rooftop rainwater harvesting is practiced in Shillong and Meghalaya where nearly 15 to 25% of actual water requirement is met from rooftop water harvesting.