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The third episode "Flooding" will be simultaneously broadcast on 10 May 2014, Saturday at 7.30pm – 8.30pm on TVB Jade and RTHK TV31.
Under the influence of climate change, extreme weather conditions including rainstorm may become more frequent.
Since ancient times, flooding in China never ceased. In this episode, the crew visits the Guizhou Anshun Municipal water control construction at Baojia village, aka a mini Dujiangyan Irrigation System, which is reputed as one of the Song Dynasty preserved ancient constructions still in use. The operation of water milling room based on hydroelectric power has played a significant role in the agriculture of the village. Meanwhile, some local areas of Vietnam near the Mekong River with frequent flooding, voluntary agencies have applied natural methods to help local farmers in flood protection as well as adaptation to climate change.
Although Hong Kong has modernised city infrastructures and urban planning, heavy rain is still a threat to public safety. This episode introduces how the Hong Kong Observatory makes use of a self-developed nowcast system to forecast heavy rain and issue appropriate rainstorm warnings, while the Drainage Services Department and Civil Engineering Department, respectively, shoulder the task on drainage and slope safety.
The documentary will be broadcast at 7:30 pm on TVB Jade and RTHK TV31 for four consecutive Saturdays starting from 26 April. A trailer for preview can be seen online:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxCj6sKxlpY.
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