In Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, excess rainfall is being captured by a series of micro-dams. The walls of these dams are typically constructed with soil and covered with a layer of stones. On average, 1.5 to 2 million cubic meters of water can be captured in this way, providing water for agricultural and domestic uses, while recharging groundwater resources and creating a cooler local microclimate.
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Produced by: TheWaterChannel
Year: 2012
Language: French
Region: Tigray, Ethiopia
