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Physical Geography of South Asia

Landform Regions of South Asia Himalayas The Ganges River Basin The Indus River Basin The Deccan Plateau

Climates Monsoons to the South and East; season heavy rainfall. Dry climates to the west (in Pakistan). Highland climates in the north (Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan).

MONSOONS To the people of India, the monsoons are a source of life. Seasonal reversal of winds that brings heavy rainfall. General onshore movement in summer. General offshore flow in winter. Very distinctive seasonal precipitation

POTENTIALLY NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF MONSOONS Widespread flooding Property damage Destruction to agricultural lands Damage to transportation infrastructure Homelessness Disease Malnutrition Serious injury Death

Natural Hazards in South Asia Earthquakes Monsoons and Flooding Drought and Fires Tsunamis Typhoons

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