Write a short note on Himalayan rivers and Peninsular rivers.

Himalayan rivers are enduring, whereas peninsular streams are periodically and dry up in summertime as they are conditioned upon precipitation. Himalayan rivers originate much abrasion and have a magnificent flow of liquid, whereas peninsular rivers generate much less attrition and also have a lower flow of water.

The Himalayan Rivers:

The Himalayan Rivers are the rivers that originate from the Himalayan mountain ranges. These rivers are snow-fed; they receive water from the melting ice of the glaciers as well as from the rains. The three main Himalayan Rivers are the Ganga, the Indus, and the Brahmaputra. These three rivers flow towards the West and collectively form the Himalayan River System. These rivers are also known as three different river systems as they have many tributaries.

These rivers are very long and generally cover thousands of kilometers before emptying into the sea. These rivers are perennial in nature as they flow throughout the year. They have larger basins and catchment areas. Furthermore, the mouth of these rivers, the point where they meet the sea, form large deltas, e.g. the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta is the biggest delta in the world.

The Peninsular Rivers:

The peninsular rivers are the rivers that originate from the peninsular plateaus and small hills of India. These rivers are seasonal or non-perennial as they receive water only form the rains and thus cannot maintain water flow throughout the year. Some of the famous peninsular rivers include Kaveri, Narmada, Tapi, Krishna, Mahanadi and Godavari. As compared to Himalayan Rivers, these rivers are shorter, do not have high erosion activity, and have smaller basin and catchment areas. Furthermore, peninsular rivers are consequent rivers as they follow the direction of the slope.

Based on the above information some of the key differences between the Himalayan Rivers and the Peninsular Rivers are as follows: