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A kund is a circular subterranean well in the centre of a saucer-shaped
catchment area that gently descends in that direction. The primary
function of it is to collect rainwater for drinking. The sandier regions
of western Rajasthan and Gujarat are dotted with kunds, which are
blanketed in lime and ash as a disinfectant.
Baolis are step wells for storage and distribution, with their lovely
arches, carved decorations, and additional rooms. Village ponds
called nadis are used to store water from irregular rains.
Source: Wikiwand
People near Tuticorin and Kanyakumari collect rainwater in large
brass pots and store them in their homes before boiling it for drinking.
This method is used by the Mewar Krishak Vikas Samiti (MKVS), an
organisation that works to reduce sand deposits by building spillways
and silt traps. Rainwater is also collected by Keralites, who then boil
it before adding siragam (cumin seeds) and consuming it.
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