Click to play videoThane: The torrents of rain that lashed Mumbai on July 36, 2005, flooded the city and caused tremendous loss to both life and property.
The rain water that flowed down the roads of Mumbai was enough to meet the city's water needs for almost two years. Instead, the water stagnated on the streets before literally flowing down the drain.
But with rain water harvesting (RWH) being made mandatory in both Mumbai and the northern suburb of Thane, things might be better this year.
Initiated by an NGO, Enviro Vigil in 2004, RWH is gaining ground among builders and housing societies in Thane.
"We made people aware of the concept and after one year, they realised its benefits of the technology. And now, there is no problem," says Project Engineer, Enviro Vigil, Mangesh Waghmare.
A one time investment of Rs 20,000 on RWH gives an undisturbed flow of water thoughout the year. And with the mercury shooting North, the residents agree that it isn't a bad deal after all.
"I have water for 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year, whether TMC gives water or not," says Secretary, Vikas Complex, RR Ambedkar.
Apart from water conservation, rain water harvesting is also expected to prevent much of the waterlogging problem that plagued the city last year.
What began as small initiative by Enviro Vigil and the Thane Municipal Corporation, if implemented effectively, may well be a low cost and low on technology answer to the city's water woes.
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