Reviving Springs: Northern Indian Villagers Adapt to Combat Climate Change

As climate change worsens water scarcity in northern India, villagers in the Himalayan foothills are working to revive their springs, which provide a vital source of water for millions of people. With the help of a development organization, local women are forming water user committees and conducting hydrogeological surveys to identify catchment areas and implement measures to slow down and trap rainwater, such as digging trenches and percolation pits. These efforts have led to noticeable improvements in water availability and have relieved the burden on women who previously had to travel long distances to fetch water.