What is meant by infiltration? Explain the role of infiltration in water management.

Explanation

A part of the rain water reaches the water bodies such as rivers and lakes, a part of the rain water seeps into the soil and reaches the bottom layers. The rain water as well as some water from the river seeps through the soil and fills the empty spaces and cracks deep below the ground. This phenomenon is called infiltration. The infiltration of water helps in the recharge of water table.