Explain with help of neat and labelled diagram traditional water harvesting system

Dear Student
 

The collection of rainwater for future use is termed as water harvesting system. Since several decades water harvesting system is going on. There are several traditional systems of harvesting water which are mentioned below:

• Raindrops are harvested directly into containers.
• By digging holes in the ground rainwater is collected.
• Monsoon runoffs are collected by digging canals are stored in some water bodies.
• Small underground tanks are prepared to store and cool the water obtained in monsoons in Rajasthan.
• In north eastern hilly regions of India pipes made of bamboo are used to harvest rainwater and are used for irrigation.
• People of higher altitude where rainfall is very less use melting glacier water to fulfil their needs.

In the picture shown above, water is collected at the top of roof and is sent to storage tanks through pipes. Water is used for irritating fields, cleaning and other household activities. 

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