Wakel Basin Project, Rajasthan, India Flashcards
1
Q
what is a Johed
A
small dam that captures and stores rainwater. They’re made in an area with naturally high elevation and a storage pit is made
2
Q
what is a Pat
A
a small dam that diverts water from the stream towards the fields. Villagers take turns to irrigate their fields
3
Q
what is a Taanka
A
underground storage system about 3m in diameter and 3-4m deep which collects surface water from roofs
4
Q
what is the population of Rajasthan
A
83 million
5
Q
what percent of people live in rural areas in Rajasthan
A
75%
6
Q
what is the climate like in Rajasthan
A
at the start of the year, the temp is 16 and it increases to 34 in may. During these 5 months, rainfall is very low ranging from 5-15mm
