Question

i. What is rain water harvesting?
ii. Mention two objectives of rain water harvesting.

Answer 1

Rainwater harvesting is a technique used for collecting, storing and using rainwater for landscape irrigation and other uses. The rainwater is collected from various hard surfaces such as rooftops and/or other man-made above ground hard surfaces.

Main Objectives are:

1. To store rainwater and to ensure water supply even during dry months or droughts.

2. To recharge the underground water table.