Do’s
- Listen to radio, watch TV, read newspapers
for warnings, updates and instructions.
- Practice rainwater harvesting.
- Repair and rejuvenate local water bodies
before the rainy season.
- Use drought-resistant / low water intensity
crop seeds varieties / plants.
- Plant drought-tolerant grasses, shrubs,
trees to protect soil moisture.
- Excavate deep pits to help increase
groundwater table.
- Use sprinkler method/drip irrigation
method for crop irrigation; irrigate crops
during evenings.
- Prepare and use crop contingency and
complementary plans.
- Participate in water conservation
programmes.
- Put used domestic waterto use by watering
grasses and plants.
- Use a bucket instead of a shower for
bathing.
- Use wet clothes to clean and scrub floors
instead of using running water
- Construct toilets that need less water for
flushing
- Regularly check tanks, taps, etc. to prevent
leakage.
- Reuse water as much as possible.
- Adapt water conservation practices
in lifestyle. Follow all state and local
restrictions on water use, even if you have
a private well (groundwater levels are
affected by drought too)
Don’ts
- Do not waste water at all.
- Do not cut trees and forests.
- Do not waste rainwater collected on
rooftops, etc.
- Do not mess with traditional water sources
such as ponds, annicuts, well, tanks, etc.
- Do not use high water intensity seeds /
crops; don’t irrigate crops during mornings.
- Do not use the flowing water during
brushing, shaving, washing utensils,
clothes, etc.
- Avoid using handheld hose for any
domestic chores.
