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Harvesting rainwater, the only source of sweet water in Thar (Opinion)

Tharparkar district spans an expansive 20,000 square kilometers and is sparsely populated, housing nearly 1.77 million residents. The persistent issue of water scarcity has plagued the people of Tharparkar for many years, primarily due to its arid nature. The primary water source in this region is underground water, typically high in salinity and unsuitable for consumption. Consequently, inhabitants often face the arduous task of traveling long distances to access potable water. The situation worsens significantly during the dry season when vital dug wells, a crucial source of drinking water, run dry. Even within towns, access to non-saline canal water is