Question

Briefly mention about ancient water harvest structures.

Answer 1

Water harvest:

1. Water harvesting is an important process to store rainstorm-generated water for future use.
2. Water harvest is beneficial in regions having water scarcity.

Ancient water harvest structures:

1. The water harvesting structures are local and benefit the local population.
2. The locals regulate the resources in the harvested water and prevent overexploitation.
3. The local methods of harvesting water involve tanks, tal, kulhs and ponds.
4. Crescent-shaped earthen embankments and check dams are the structures used during ancient water harvesting.
5. Rainwater fills up the pond near the ancient water harvest structures that hold water during the monsoons.