Question

Describe an interesting fact about rainwater harvesting in Meghalaya.

Answer 1

An interesting fact about rainwater harvesting in Meghalaya is the method of bamboo drip irrigation. Meghalaya receives lot of rainfall. In the method of bamboo drip irrigation, rainwater that falls in streams is diverted using pipes made of bamboo. This water is then made to fall in drips to irrigate crops like betel leaf and black pepper.