What will you discover?
Nila faces Jalasura in the middle of Kerala's Onam boat race.
Key takeaways
- Backwaters connect rivers, lakes and the sea, so pollution spreads far.
- Sewage and plastic are the main threats to Kerala's backwaters.
- Festivals show how closely culture and water are tied in India.
- Cleaning a water body means stopping what flows into it.
Questions this video answers
Who is Jalasura?
The water demon of the Prakriti Sena universe, formed from sewage, plastic and chemical waste.
What is vallam kali?
Kerala's traditional snake-boat race, rowed during the Onam festival.
Take the learning further
Find the nearest river, lake or canal to your home and list three things that flow into it.
