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Suggest any two measures to overcome scarcity of water in the metropolitan cities of India.
Topic: Urban water scarcity
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(1) Rainwater harvesting on rooftops and open spaces to store rain and recharge the groundwater. (2) Treating and recycling waste water for non-drinking uses such as gardening and cleaning.
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