Ganges 2008 season 3

These rivers are seasonal, with low flow during the dry season but. A journey into india indias holy ganges river travels 1,550 miles from the himalayas and across the plains of north india before spilling into the bay of bengal. The ganges with sue perkins sue perkins goes on an extraordinary journey, spanning over 1,500 miles, from the source of the ganges high in the himalayas to the bay of bengal. Despite its importance, its length of 1,560 miles 2,510 km is relatively short compared with the other great rivers of asia or the world. The main branch of the ganges, the padma, passes through the farraka barrage, a gigantic barrier designed to divert the ganges waters into the indian hooghly branch, and away from the padma. A journey down the ganges river by julian crandall. Comedian and presenter sue perkins traces the course of the ganges, from source to sea. Ganges is a river, where fire and air, animals and trees, mountains and rivers are revealed as god. As well as the variety of animals and habitats that are to be found along the rivers 2,510 km 1,557 mi reach, the programmes also feature the cultures, traditions and religions of the very large human population that it supports. Gurus call for cleanup of holy ganges a coalition of gurus has issued an ultimatum to indias fragile government. Really interesting 3parter on the river ganges in case you couldnt guess.

The current position of bbc ganges is at south america east coast coordinates 8. The ganges river emerges from the himalayas at the town of rishikesh where it begins to flow onto the indogangetic plain. Season 1, episode 3 april 20, 2008 examining the ganges delta, and the people and wildlife that live in this difficult habitat who are plagued by extreme weather conditions. For millions of hindus it is indias sacred river, but they share its. Transboundary river basin overview ganges brahmaputrameghna. The ganges river starts in the himalayan mountains, on the south side near the border of tibet. The agony of the ganges video 2008 release info imdb. Apr 20, 2008 season 1, episode 3 april 20, 2008 examining the ganges delta, and the people and wildlife that live in this difficult habitat who are plagued by extreme weather conditions. Proviedes sustenance and determine a religion for them. Bbc two ganges, daughter of the mountains, dry season in. Then, step aboard a modern riverboat to experience life along the ganges river, a sacred waterway to hindus and a lifeline to the millions who live on its banks.

The ganges with sue perkin series 1 1of3 video dailymotion. Watch movies online on uwatchfree, download your favorite movies and tvseries in hd without registration. Ganges is a nature documentary series for television on the natural history of the river ganges in india and bangladesh. The average dry season prefarakka flow 19341975 was 2340 m3sec, whereas the average. Indias ganges river pollution in photos business insider. Groundwater fluctuations are more dramatic during the dry season, when lowering of the groundwater table in excess of 1 m was documented on multiple occasions e. The watersharing schedule for the 1996 ganges treaty was based on historic dry season flows during 1949 1988 article ii and annexure ii in government of bangladesh gob 1996. The ganges river the story of india photo gallery pbs. Rice needs an annual rainfall of over 2000mm with at least 120mm falling in each month of the growing season. Population of ganges was 3 943 inhabitants in 2007, 3 503 inhabitants in 1999, 3 343 inhabitants in 1990, 3 533 inhabitants in 1982, 3 858 inhabitants in 1975 and 4 872 inhabitants in 1968. The series starts with discussion of the origins of the ganges, travelling to its source waters.

More than a series of beautiful images, this bbc production is lyrical and haunting, giving viewers a taste of our fading natural world. The gangesbrahmaputrameghna gbm river basin is a transboundary river basin with a total area of just over 1. In the protection of the ganges flow during the dry season, bangladesh. May 25, 2019 the ganges river emerges from the himalayas at the town of rishikesh where it begins to flow onto the indogangetic plain. Integrated management of the ganges delta, india sciencedirect. During the monsoon season, the groundwater table typically lowers 0. Transboundary river basin overview ganges brahmaputra. The vessel is en route to the port of campana, sailing at a speed of 14. The dam was built to divert the ganges river water into the hooghly river during the dry season, from january to june, to flush out the accumulating silt which in the 1950s and 1960s was a problem at the kolkata port on the hooghly river.

The early postmonsoon season over the study region is characterized by aerosol transport from the ganges basin to northwest bob by prevailing winds and still signi. Deltaic floodplains development and wetland ecosystems. Watch the ganges with sue perkins season 1 amazon uk. On january 30, 2019, fox announced it had renewed the series for a second season. John burnett reports for nprs all things considered august 5, 2008. Farakka barrage, a dam across the ganges river, located in the indian state of. Air pollution over the ganges basin and northwest bay of. Really interesting 3 parter on the river ganges in case you couldnt guess. Ganges are discussed in section 3, and changes in water demand driven. It was assumed that during the worst dry season the ganges flow would be around 1,400 to 1,600 m 3 s 49,000 to 57,000 cu fts, thus leaving 280 to 420 m 3 s 9,900 to 14,800 cu fts for the then east pakistan. Adaptation to changing water resources in the ganges basin.

Pollution of the ganges or ganga, the largest river in india, poses significant threats to human health and the larger environment. Sewage flows into the water that people use to cook, bathe, and perform burial rites. Ganges is narrated by actorplaywright sudha bhuchar and produced by the bbc natural history unit, in association with the travel channel and france 3. It was first broadcast on bbc two in august 2007 and formed part of the bbcs india and pakistan 07 season. Rising from the pure glacial meltwaters of the himalayas, it flows down onto indias northern plain, then heads eastwards into the swamplands of bangladesh, finally discharging a 500km 310mile tongue of red silt into the bay of bengal. Similarly, hyposaline conditions in the eastern sector of the delta were caused because of fresh water carried by several creeks and channels from the. Both countries made a new agreement in 1998 to share the river water but the problem wont go unless serious effort is made to improve the dry season flow.

The ganges brahmaputrameghna gbm river basin is a transboundary river basin with a total area of just over 1. The physical characteristics of floodplains, geographic location, the multiplicity of rivers and the monsoon climate render wetland ecosystems highly vulnerable to natural. Having watched the rise of the ganges in the himalayas and its flow through the plains of india, in the final episode we see the effect the river has when it meets the bay of bengal and forms the. For shorter periods such as seasons or months, positive as well as. Ganges is a spectacular documentary that reveals the challenges and tribulations facing indias foremost source of life, history, and culture. East pakistan objected and a protracted dispute ensued. In this documentary ganges is personifies as a goddes, worship by natives. Parts 1 and 3 are very intriguing and show areas of india and bangladesh that you may not even know exist. On may, 2019, fox announced that the second season would premiere in fall 2019, and that it had ordered a third season, which will premiere following super bowl liv on february 2, 2020. It was assumed that during the worst dry season t he ganges flow would be around 50,000 to 55,000 cu fts 1,400 to 1,600 m 3s, thus leaving 10,000 to 15,000 cu fts 280 to 420 m 3s for east pakistan. Share ganges dvd, 2008 ganges dvd, 2008 1 product rating. It flows through approximately 100 cities and towns, which means there are thousands of. Oct 22, 2008 the main branch of the ganges, the padma, passes through the farraka barrage, a gigantic barrier designed to divert the ganges waters into the indian hooghly branch, and away from the padma. This area, also called the north indian river plain, is a very large, relatively flat, fertile plain that makes up most of the northern and eastern parts of india as well as parts of pakistan, nepal, and bangladesh.

Moreover, india dismissed negotiations of world trade organization wto in 2008 on the. The floodplain is formed by the deposition of the ganges, brahmaputra and meghna river. Completed by the indian government in the early 1970s, it was intended to help flush out the increasing silt deposits in the hooghly, to improve navigation. Learn the different lifestyles, cultures and what makes these grannies so knowledgeable about the world around us. Ganges river, great river of the plains of the northern indian subcontinent, which from time immemorial has been the holy river of hinduism. The ganges delta has the shape of a triangle, and is considered to be an arcuate delta arcshaped. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the release dates submission guide. Over the course of three episodes, the series is presented as a journey from the source of the river in the high himalaya to its delta at.

The theil slope between cumulative dry season precipitation and cumulative dry season flow at hardinge bridge was 19. Historical data of the population of ganges from 1968 to 2007. Transboundary river basin overview ganges food and. According to popular belief, bathing in mother ganga dissolves all sins, drinking her waters cures illness, and dying on her banks ensures freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth. She travels through some of the most extraordinary, chaotic and exciting places on earth, exploring the lives and landscapes of modern india at this crucial point in its history. River ganges historical, cultural and socioeconomic. The ganges delta has a great importance for its exceptional hydrogeological settings and deltaic floodplain wetland ecosystems. India uses it to control the flow of the ganges river. It is 1,560 miles long and the river basin is one of the most populated in the world. Jun 27, 2000 both countries made a new agreement in 1998 to share the river water but the problem wont go unless serious effort is made to improve the dry season flow. Watch gangesriver of life episodes online season 1 2008. The ganges river gang ma or great mother is the holiest river in the world.

For the 80% of indians who are hindus, the ganges is considered sacred, the terrestrial home of the goddess ganga, and has held a vaunted place within the faith for centuries. Compare and contrast ageold traditions with modern society as you learn about womens issues, gandhian philosophy, trade challenges and more from locals along the way. Along the way it is joined by the ramganga, which contributes an average annual flow of about 500 m 3 s 18,000 cu fts. It covers more than 105,000 km 2 41,000 sq mi, and although the delta lies mostly in bangladesh and india, rivers from bhutan, china, india, and nepal drain into it from the north. Nov 07, 2017 the ganges with sue perkins sue perkins goes on an extraordinary journey, spanning over 1,500 miles, from the source of the ganges high in the himalayas to the bay of bengal.

The population in the ganges river basin is growing at an alarming rate. It looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. The ganges is a single disc dvd product that comprises three episodes totalling 150 minutes and comes from the bbc which is somewhat of a stamp of quality all in itself. A journey down the ganges river by julian crandall hollick. The ganges has always been more than just an ordinary river. Surface elevation and sedimentation dynamics in the ganges.

It looks like we dont have any release dates for this title yet. The headwaters of both the ganges river and the brahmaputra river. Analytical framework of practising hegemony of india over bangladesh. Bbc ganges, general cargo ship details and current position. And as more and more people move to the cities, demand for water is set to explode. A dry sunny period is needed in november and december for ripening and harvesting 4. The ganges river follows an 900 km 560 mi arching course passing through the cities of kannauj, farukhabad, and kanpur. Severely polluted with human waste and industrial contaminants, the river provides water to about 40% of indias population across 11 states, serving an estimated population of 500 million people which is more than any other river in the world. Filmed in stunning high definition and coming to dvd and bluray disc, ganges is a sumptuous series that tells the story of the most extraordinary river in the world. Tommy lee jones and texas gas, gurus along the ganges the. The river ganges also referred to as ganga is a symbol of faith, hope, culture. Rice seeds need a growing season of 5 months with temperatures 21 degrees c 2. The decadal average discharge 19992008 from the barrage into the western part of the delta was found to be 3. The team travels the ganges river before heading to the taj mahal.