Which methods of rainwater harvesting prevailed in ancient India?
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Surangam, Bawaris, Jackwells, jhalaras and johar's are the methods of rainwater harvesting that prevailed in ancient India.
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- Rainwater harvesting is the process that is done for centuries in India.
- There were numerous methods which were used in ancient India to harvest the rainwater and use it later in various effective ways.
- Mainly village ponds, jhalaras and johar's were the important sources of harvesting rainwater.
- Bawaris is also the water source by which a pit is dug to collect the water.
- Jackwells were small-sized ponds which were used to conserve water during rainy season through narrow bamboo pipes.
- In surangam water is collected by tunnel.
- In Indus valley civilisation and also a Harappan community have used the rainwater harvesting method.
- These were also developed to larger sizes as the jack wells turned to be the most important reservoir of ancient times.
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