RAIN WATER HARVESTING.

   RAIN WATER HARVESTING.

Water is a major component in all living systems. Without water nothing can live on the earth. It is the true elixir of human beings, animal life and plant life. Water is becoming more and more precious as its supply continues to be scarce throughout the world. So water conservation has become the need of the day. Hope this blog will create awareness of ground water recharging by harvesting rain water.

Water scarcity: Rain water is the main source of water. Rain water gets into the soil and then reaches the water table. We make use of this ground water by digging  bore Wells. Recently the ground water level is going down at an alarming rate. In order to prevent this, we should harvest rain water. India receives good rainfall during monsoon. But most of the water falling on the surface runs off into gutters and rivers. It leaves only a very little amount of water to get into the soil. Thus the surplus rain water can be harvested.

Causes for Fresh Water Crisis: The world is heading towards a water crisis due to natural and man-made hazards. Monsoon failure, rising population, growing industrialization, expanding agriculture, irregular irrigation, over use of the ground water, lack of awareness in rain water harvesting,etc are some of the reasons for fresh water crisis. According to the recent report by the UNITED NATIONS Organisation, about  2/3  of the population will suffer severe water stress within thirty years.

Rain Water Harvesting : Rain water harvesting means collecting rain water and storing it underground for later use. Rain water, falling on the roofs of buildings and court yards, can be collected through pipes and stored in underground tanks. The main idea in harvesting rain water is to check the run off water. It helps to meet the increasing demand for water and also prevent the flooding of roads.

Role of Government : In our country, the Ministry of Water Resources is endeavouring to make rain water harvesting a part of everyday life in our villages and cities as a people’s movement. The Government of Tamil Nadu leads the Nation in implementing rain water harvesting programme. It has made it mandatory for all houses and buildings in the state. Realiszng the importance of recharging ground water, the CGWB(Central Ground Water Board) is taking steps to encourage it through rainwater harvesting in the capital and elsewhere.

Therefore rain water harvesting increases water availability by checking the declining water table. It improves the quality of ground water by diluting the salt content. It also prevents soil erosion and flooding especially in urban areas. Every individual should feel the necessity of harvesting rain water. It is the only solution to overcome water scarcity. In short, rain water harvesting is must for the sustaining of all living beings.

                     “Don’t sing  ‘Rain, Rain go away,

                      but sing,  ‘Rain, Rain come today,

                     let’s harvest you without delay. “

writtten by.,

Nitrhyaa Sree.,

I B.A ENGLISH

KG CAS,

COIMBATORE.....