Whenever I see someone wasting water; my heart starts pacing. Unfortunately, each time I told people not to waste water (leave aside telling them to save water), they used to turn a deaf ear towards me. After a point, I started feeling like a disliked radio channel, which people didn’t want to listen to. Sigh!
And then came United Nation’s big report:
And it created havoc on news channels, newspapers, and in people’s minds. I am glad they finally talked about the upcoming crisis. But we need to sit and think: are we, as (ir)responsible human beings, planning to do something at our end to conserve water? Or are we waiting to go dry? Are we ready to face a water crisis? Or will the world indulge in a water war very soon?
Can We Really Do Something To Save Water?
Yes, that’s a sarcastic question. Because we all know that we can do innumerable things to save water, like not letting the tap water flow unnecessarily, avoid using showers and water pipes, using clothes and utensils carefully so that lesser of them need to be washed and so on.
Can We Do Something More?
Chennai is running short of water and is hoping for rains to bring some relief. But when rain falls, we forget to take advantage of the water streaming in. Besides enjoying hot pakoras and a cup of cutting chai, if we start harvesting only two buckets of rainwater, we will create a massive difference to society.
Like the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan became so popular with celebrities endorsing it, Rainwater Harvesting campaign can become equally popular if celebrities can support it too. Even if not, common men and women can play a significant role in promoting it, thanks to social media.
How many of you took the Ice Bucket Challenge? It became so popular and trendy that nobody thought against wasting gallons of water. They wanted to be a part of something which was ‘viral’ and show their bold attitude by dumping ice and chilled water over their heads. No doubt it was started for a good cause, but was it really worth all the wasted water?
And then came the Kiki Challenge, which took the internet by storm. People happily involved themselves in this risky task of jumping out of a moving car and dancing on the street.
What did we gain from these challenges? Joy and entertainment, right?
But now, it’s about our life! I urge you to take the ‘Rainwater Harvesting Challenge’.
Rules of the challenge:
- When it rains, save the rainwater in two buckets.
- Post a picture of the two filled buckets on your social media.
- Tag one friend and challenge him/her to take it up as well.
- After saving every two buckets, challenge one friend. (That means, you can challenge only one friend at a time).
- Use the hashtag #rwhchallenge.
- Save water. Save life.
We can very well use rainwater for plants, washing bathrooms, cars or even mopping.
So, are you ready to take up the Rainwater Harvesting Challenge?