During the 3-4 monsoon months it just drizzled without any heavy showers. This means that water cannot be collected. We have been working in this region for the past 27 years but have not witnessed such a situation where there is no fresh water in the rivers for two years in succession. Gujarat had witnessed a drought even the period between 85-87 but it was not on this scale. Our region does not have sufficient ground water and depends largely on surface water.
Surface water is stored for future use.
Stored water is not an eternal source. It is easy to speak on full drought proofing. As an experienced organization working in the field of water management even we, unfortunately, have to accept that no one has the power to prevent a drought in such conditions. Innovativeness of man has not yet been able to conquer the power or fury of nature. However, what can be prevented is the adverse effect of such droughts through long term measures much before such calamities strike.