In recent developments, concrete versions of flow dividers can be seen. Sailaba Farming Sailaba indicates moisture conservation through flooding fields during the rainy season. Sailaba farming is extensive in most parts of Balochistan, Pakistan, particularly in the highlands. During the rainy season, flood water is harvested in catchments for crop production. This technology is extremely important in the kind of region where aridity prevails and mountain terrain accelerates water runoff.
Most runoff is harvested for cultivation.
Components Sailaba farming involves diversion of runoff or flood water to terraced catchments for moisture conservation. These catchments are later cultivated, generally with a mixture of crops. Farmers construct relatively level terraces, where land slope may vary between one and five per cent. The terraces usually cover a large part of the valley and are flanked by hills on either side. Each terrace will have an embankment at the sloping end to harvest water.