A: An impervious surface is a hard surface that does not let water soak into the ground or greatly reduces the amount of water that soaks into the ground. Examples include roofs, solid decks, patios, sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, and roads.Compacted gravel is considered an impervious surface.: Areas covered with grass or that are planted (such as forests or gardens) are not counted as impervious surface. For billing purposes, wooden decks (without roofs) and the area of swimming pools that actually hold water are considered pervious.
The Dalai Lama, along with scores of other Tibetan refugees, actually stays at McLeodganj, also called Upper Dharamsala, in the beautiful Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. McLeodganj is approx. 530 kms. from Delhi and approx. 100 kms. from Pathankot.
The rÃ´le of the Dalai Lama. Potala Palace, the Dalai Lama's residence until 1959. The Dalai Lama is the head monk of Tibetan Buddhism and traditionally has been responsible for the governing of Tibet, until the Chinese government took control in 1959. Before 1959, his official residence was Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.