Compared to other peninsular rivers the Kaveri River has lesser seasonal fluctuations in the amount ...........

Geography India - Water bodies

Compared to other peninsular rivers, the Kaveri River has lesser seasonal fluctuations in the amount of water. What could be the possible reason behind this?

1. The river is fed by a permanent glacier thereby ensuring uniform flow all year round.

2. It has been connected to other rivers of the region through the river inter-linking project to ensure supply of water all the year round.

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Explanation:

Compared to the other peninsular rivers the flow in Kaveri has lesser seasonal fluctuations as the upper course of Kaveri are fed by oncoming southwest monsoon in summers and the lower course is fed by retreating Northeast monsoon thereby ensuring lesser seasonal fluctuations