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Explanation:
Physiography
Sikkim state fall in the 1.4 Meso Regions, namely North Eastern Himalayas of the
Macro Region 1 the Northern Mountains of the Natural Division of India. It includes
four micro regions i.e. 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.3 and 1.4.4. Nearly two third of its hilly
regions are very high mountains perpetually covered with snow are the sources of
glaciers like Talung, Zemu, Lhonak etc. The state being the part of inner mountain
ranges of Himalayas is hilly having varied elevations ranging from 300 meters to 7000
meters. The largest portion of Sikkim is in its North-West, a large number of
mountains having the altitude of about nine thousand meters stand here which
includes the famous Kanchenjunga (8598 meters), the third highest peak in the world.
Drainage
Teesta and the Rangeet are the two important rivers of Sikkim state. River
Teesta has its origin at the Zemu Glacier above the Lachen Monastry. It is joined by
the Goma Chhu (river) from the North. Lachen chhu rises at Pauhunri and joins the
Teesta River at Chungthang. The important tributaries of river teesta are the Lachung
Chhu, Longbo Chhu, Poke Chhu, Umran Chhu, Dik Chhu, Rangphap Chhu, Rongni
Chhu and Rongpo Chhu. River Teesta flows from north to south. River Rangeet
originates from Rathong Glacier which also flows north to south and then after west to
east direction. Kayam chhu, Rongdung chhu, Relli chhu, Rathang chhu Kalej khola,
Rishi khola, Ramam khola are the important tributaries of river Rangeet.The river
Rangeet with its deep green and crystal clear water gushes in and meets the forceful
mountain stream Teesta at a point called Triveni between Teesta Bazar and Melli
Bazar.
Climate
The climate of Sikkim is extremely varied largely due to variation in altitude. It
has the Himalayan or high mountain type of climate. Altitude is the most important
factor controlling the climate and weather condition here. Relief features such as high
mountains act as the barriers for the movements of monsoon winds. Low
temperature, high rainfall on windward slopes, comparatively dry on the leeward side
and heavy precipitation in the form of snow at the mountain top are the main features
of the climate here. Due to great variation in sharp edged mountains throughout the
state, there is large variation in rainfall and temperature. The Himalayas act as
barrier to monsoon winds forcing them to ascend thereby causing orographic rainfall
and snow fall. The Himalayas also act as barrier to the flow of cold winds from
Central Asia, resulting heavy snowfall on the mountain tops and higher elevations and
dry winter season at lower elevation located at the leeward side. The monsoon winds
dominate the climate. There is seasonal reversal of winds almost throughout the
state. The monsoon imposes the seasonal rhythm which is apparent in the activities
of the people since most of them are agriculturists.
The following four seasons are prevalent on the basis of the monsoon
circulation over the state.
1. The cold weather season - December to February
2. The spring weather season - March to May
3. The south-west monsoon - June to September
4. The period of retreating monsoon - October to November