In Israel average annual rainfall is 25 cm but there is no shortage of water but in India, average rainfall is 114 cm but here we find drought in one region or the other every year. Why ?
In Israel large scale projects to desalinate sea water, direct water from rivers and reservoirs in the north, make optimal use of groundwater and reclaim flood overflow and sewage have been undertaken. On the other hand, in India there is no proper arrangement of using rainwater. As a result of it, most of the water flows in to drains and to the sea. The rainy season is only for three months. Thereafter there is no rain for remaining nine months. As a result of these conditions we, in India, face shortage of water.
