Abstract: Rainwater harvesting is a best alternative of fresh water sources in dry zone of Sri Lanka. This study was carried out in Kilinochchi to study drinking water crisis during dry period, to assess rain water harvesting practitioners’ perception towards rainwater harvesting technology(RWHT) and satisfactory level of accessibility of safe drinking water. Where 30 rainwater harvesting practitioners were randomly selected. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS. Around two third of respondents was female. About just over four fifths of the respondents educated up to secondary level (grade 6 to 11).