2001
DOI: 10.1017/s0889189300009036
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Performance evaluation and impact assessment of a small water-harvesting structure in the Shiwalik foothills of northern India

Abstract: Construction of small water-harvesting structures (WHS) across seasonal streams, in the vicinity of cultivated areas, has proved to be a viable technique of water harvesting in the Shiwalik foothills of northern India. This paper reports on the performance and impact of one such structure in this area. Sufficient rainwater was available for harvesting because 86 ± 5.4% of monsoon rainstorms were runoff producing, resulting in collection of 29 ± 5% of the total monsoon rainfall. Out of this harvested water arou… Show more

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“…Water harvesting has multiple benefits, which is revealed in several studies. Water harvesting is known to increase cropping intensity and increase groundwater levels (Sur and Jindal, 2001). In a Botswana study, water harvesting improved sorghum grain yields two-to-threefold during seasons with low or poorly distributed rainfall (Carter and Miller, 1991).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Water harvesting has multiple benefits, which is revealed in several studies. Water harvesting is known to increase cropping intensity and increase groundwater levels (Sur and Jindal, 2001). In a Botswana study, water harvesting improved sorghum grain yields two-to-threefold during seasons with low or poorly distributed rainfall (Carter and Miller, 1991).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%