Differentiate between Himalayan rivers and Peninsular rivers ? matter
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The Peninsular rivers are non-perennial which means they receive water from glacier and rainfall whereas Himalayan rivers are perennial which means they are seasonal-dependent on monsoon. The Peninsular river have narrow catchment area whereas the Himalayan rivers have large catchment area.
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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. These rivers originate from the Himalayan mountain ranges.
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