"Ghoramara"

#12581005

24 July 2025

Fishermen depart on trawlers to catch Hilsa fish at the Bay of Bengal near Ghoramara Island, south of Kolkata, India, on July 22, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#12581007

24 July 2025

Fishermen prepare to board to catch Hilsa fish at the Bay of Bengal near Ghoramara Island, south of Kolkata, India, on July 23, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#12581009

24 July 2025

A trawler waits for fishermen to catch Hilsa fish at the Bay of Bengal near Ghoramara Island, south of Kolkata, India, on July 23, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#12581010

24 July 2025

Fishermen depart on trawlers to catch Hilsa fish at the Bay of Bengal near Ghoramara Island, south of Kolkata, India, on July 23, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#12581011

24 July 2025

Fishermen depart on trawlers to catch Hilsa fish at the Bay of Bengal near Ghoramara Island, south of Kolkata, India, on July 23, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#12581017

24 July 2025

Fishermen depart on trawlers to catch Hilsa fish at the Bay of Bengal near Ghoramara Island, south of Kolkata, India, on July 23, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#12581019

24 July 2025

Fishermen depart on trawlers to catch Hilsa fish at the Bay of Bengal near Ghoramara Island, south of Kolkata, India, on July 23, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#12581026

24 July 2025

Fishermen depart on trawlers to catch Hilsa fish at the Bay of Bengal near Ghoramara Island, south of Kolkata, India, on July 23, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#12581029

24 July 2025

Fishermen depart on trawlers to catch Hilsa fish at the Bay of Bengal near Ghoramara Island, south of Kolkata, India, on July 23, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#12581030

24 July 2025

Fishermen depart on trawlers to catch Hilsa fish at the Bay of Bengal near Ghoramara Island, south of Kolkata, India, on July 23, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#12581042

24 July 2025

Fishermen pull a net to catch Hilsa fish at the Bay of Bengal near Ghoramara Island, south of Kolkata, India, on July 23, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#12581047

24 July 2025

A hilsa fish is seen as fishermen pull the net on a boat in the Bay of Bengal near Ghoramara Island, south of Kolkata, India, on July 23, 2025.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#2146504

29 August 2017

On 28 August 2017 in Ghoramara, India. Ghoramara village is fighting with the problem of breaking river banks for several years to retain its existence. Ghoramara is an island located in the South 24- Parganas , 150kms south of Kolkata, India on the South Delta Complex of the Bay of Bengal. It is one of the 54 islands of the Sundarbans deltaic region which is withering away extensively than predicted. The continual rise in sea level due to Global warming is a major threat to the low-lying islands like Ghoramara. Over the last few decades, the island has lost almost 75% of its land and is now left with 3.3 Sq. Km area. The frequent cyclones and tidal floods in this region everyday swallow bits and pieces of this island and soon to be completely gulped by the outrageous sea.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#2146505

29 August 2017

On 28 August 2017 in Ghoramara, India. The broken barrage over the river is almost unable to resist the water during high tide which causes ghoramara to loose its existence. Ghoramara is an island located in the South 24- Parganas , 150kms south of Kolkata, India on the South Delta Complex of the Bay of Bengal. It is one of the 54 islands of the Sundarbans deltaic region which is withering away extensively than predicted. The continual rise in sea level due to Global warming is a major threat to the low-lying islands like Ghoramara. Over the last few decades, the island has lost almost 75% of its land and is now left with 3.3 Sq. Km area. The frequent cyclones and tidal floods in this region everyday swallow bits and pieces of this island and soon to be completely gulped by the outrageous sea.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#2146506

29 August 2017

On 28 August 2017 in Ghoramara, India. The villagers try to repair the barrage every time when it breaks apart due to extensive tidal water pressure. Ghoramara is an island located in the South 24- Parganas , 150kms south of Kolkata, India on the South Delta Complex of the Bay of Bengal. It is one of the 54 islands of the Sundarbans deltaic region which is withering away extensively than predicted. The continual rise in sea level due to Global warming is a major threat to the low-lying islands like Ghoramara. Over the last few decades, the island has lost almost 75% of its land and is now left with 3.3 Sq. Km area. The frequent cyclones and tidal floods in this region everyday swallow bits and pieces of this island and soon to be completely gulped by the outrageous sea.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#2146508

29 August 2017

On 28 August 2017 in Ghoramara, India. Every time when sea level increases during high tide, sea water forcefully enters into the village. Ghoramara is an island located in the South 24- Parganas , 150kms south of Kolkata, India on the South Delta Complex of the Bay of Bengal. It is one of the 54 islands of the Sundarbans deltaic region which is withering away extensively than predicted. The continual rise in sea level due to Global warming is a major threat to the low-lying islands like Ghoramara. Over the last few decades, the island has lost almost 75% of its land and is now left with 3.3 Sq. Km area. The frequent cyclones and tidal floods in this region everyday swallow bits and pieces of this island and soon to be completely gulped by the outrageous sea.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.