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PENISULAR RIVER SYSTEM

The Penisular rivers are much older than Himalayan Rivers.

Penisular Rivers are Non - Perennial Rivers.

Rivers have reached their Mature stage and have almost reached the Base level.

Characterised by Broad and shallow valleys.

Water divide in Penisular rivers forms by Western ghats.

Velocity and load carrying capacity is low due to Low gradient.

East flowing rivers make deltas at their mouth while West flowing rivers make Estuaries.