Why Pot Water Is Cold?

Water placed in earthen pots is evaporated from minuscule pores it has as it is made of mud particles. ... The earthen pot and water hence loses heat and this makes the water inside the pot cool. This evaporation of water produces a cooling effect.

Why the water in pot is cool?

Solution: The water kept in an earthen pot seeps into the small pores in the pot and evaporates from the surface of the pot. The heat required for evaporation is taken from water inside the pot, thus cooling the water stored inside. This is the reason why on hot summer days water remains cool in earthen pot.

How does Matka keep water cold?

Place the pot on a sturdy table near the window. The breeze will help keep the water cool. During the hot months you may want to wrap a clean moist cloth around the matka for quicker cooling. Some believe keeping the ghada away from the light and in total darkness could keep the water way cooler than anything.