Rainwater and its benefits

Collection title

Development information department

ID

JRT00218

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

1992

Production year

1992

Abstract

Jordan suffers from water scarcity and relies entirely on rainfall. Due to population explosion and the higher standard of living, water demand increased significantly. That is why the authorities took measures to collect rainwater and store it to use it to develop rural areas. Many desert dams were built for that purpose, mainly: El Katrana, El Barqaa, Soltani, Wadi Radjel and Souaqa. In addition to these dams is the water harvesting project in desert areas, and ponds and canals digging with the help of engineers in the armed forces. Farmers are also encouraged to dig wells and build reservoirs to collect rainwater and use it in summer or in dry seasons.

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Water issues

Secondary themes

• Landscapes and environment / Geography and landscapes
• Landscapes and environment / Eco-systems and sustainable development
• Tourism and cultural sites / Eco-tourism development
• Society and way of life / Public areas and social issues

Credits / Cast

• Ezourbi Adnan - Author of original work
• Awadh Machhour - Director
• Hajat Djir - Speaker
• Echalalda Hocine - Author of original work

Period of events

• 1992

Map locations

• Jordan - Transjordan Plateau - Central regions

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

25m11

Additional information

Water - countryside - dams - El Qaranta dam - El Barqaa dam - Essoultani dam - El Hamad water project - Wadi Radjoul dam - Souaqa dam - wells - reservoirs - canals