Question

Tsangpo has a very less volume of water while brahmaputra is known for its annual floods why is this so when both are 2 different names of the same river

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Answer 1

Explanation:

The causes of Brahmaputra causing annual floods even when Tsangpo has less volume of water is as follows :

1. Brahmaputra is fed by the melting ice of Himalayas, raising the level of water.

2. Brahmaputra river basin receives heavy rainfall during monsoon, which leads to steep rise in water level of the river.

3. Excessive deforestation in Brahmaputra watershed area, makes it prone to flash floods.

Answer 2

Answer:

The causes of Brahmaputra causing annual floods even when Tsangpo has less volume of water is as follows :

1. Brahmaputra is fed by the melting ice of Himalayas, raising the level of water.

2. Brahmaputra river basin receives heavy rainfall during monsoon, which leads to steep rise in water level of the river.

3. Excessive deforestation in Brahmaputra watershed area, makes it prone to flash floods