Importance of Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater Harvesting refers to the process where rainwater is gradually gathered and accumulated, so that it can be used for agricultural, commercial or domestic purposes. The importance of developing rainwater harvesting system are briefly given below in points:

1. The gathered rainwater can be used for agricultural purposes. The environment may be helped to get rid of the tendency to drought.
2. The requirement of water for feeding the live-stocks can be met.
3. The ever-increasing demand for water can be satisfied.
4. The quantity of the subterranean water can be increased.
5. Wastage of water flowing through drain, gutter, or any water-cause can be stopped and damage to water-course of any type may be stopped.
6. Water-logging on roads and thoroughfares can be checked and localities can be saved from being inundated.
7. The quantity of water can be raised and soil erosion can be checked.