Traditional Methods of Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater Harvesting system have been used in India since a long time.

The Different Rainwater Systems used in Different Parts of India are

Let’s look at some of them

Khadin

In Khadin system of Rainwater Harvesting, 

• We have a very long (100 m to 300 m) Earthen Embankment (Bund)
• Built across a sloping farmland
• The Rainwater from the catchment area flows down the slope and it stopped by the bund to form a reservoir
• The Excess water goes into a Shallow Dugwell behind the well
• Once the reservoir is filled, the water slowly seeps down the land. Thus, recharging the ground well

Kulhs

Kulhs is a traditional irrigation system practiced in Himachal Pradesh. In this System, Water flowing in the streams is diverted through manmade channels and then water is taken down to various villages down the hill.