Question

if the Himalayas were not situated where they are now how would how would the climatic conditions of the indan sub continent be?

Answer 1

The climate in India would become much more temperate and drier. Cold air would sweep down from the north, and prevent as many tropical storms from forming or making landfall. The major rivers would flood less, and agriculture would change drastically.

Answer 2

1) The Himalayas affect the climate of India by blocking cold air blowing from the North that comes from Siberia and Central Asia.

2) Without the Himalayas, India would get cold temperature in the winter months.

3) The Himalayas form a natural barrier that prevents monsoon winds from going further north.

4) The Himalayas are reason for summer rains and monsoon type climate in the regions that are beyond the Western Ghats of India.

5) In its absence this region would have remained drier.

6) India would have been a tropical desert.