Rain harvesting brings parched tanks back to life in Annamayya district
Three days of modest rain have brought fresh inflows into tanks across Annamayya district, where rainfall is 57% below normal. Officials say restored feeder channels, supply canals and stream linkages under the Jaladhara programme are helping direct rainwater to water bodies and improve prospects for groundwater recharge
The Hindu reports that rain harvesting efforts in Annamayya district of Rayalaseema have successfully revived parched tanks and check-dams. Despite receiving only 149 mm of rainfall, a fraction of the expected 353 mm, water has begun flowing into previously dry tanks due to the restoration of feeder channels, desilting of supply canals, and revival of old stream linkages under the Jaladhara water conservation programme.
District Collector Nishant Kumar expressed optimism, stating that the recent rainfall, coupled with these conservation works, will significantly improve water storage and groundwater recharge, easing drinking water stress in the district.
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