An overhead water tank is a way to store water. Do you know any other ways of storing water?
Yes, there are several other ways of storing water. Traditional methods include Ooranis in Tamil Nadu that store rainwater for drinking and farming, Panam Keni wells in Kerala that are known for not drying up even in the hottest months, and Tankas in Rajasthan's Thar region which are underground tanks that can store enough water for six to seven months. Other methods include rainwater harvesting systems, wells, ponds, lakes, reservoirs, and underground storage tanks.
Explanation
The chapter mentions several traditional water storage methods: 'In Tamil Nadu, Ooranis store rainwater for drinking and farming. In Kerala, Panam Keni wells are known for not drying up even in the hottest months. Similarly, Tankas... are quite common in Rajasthan's Thar region. They are underground tanks that can store enough water for six to seven months.'