1. Physical Geography of South Asia

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

3. 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).

4. 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

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

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