The Peninsular Drainage System The Peninsular drainage system is older than the Himalayan system. The system includes the Narmada, the Tapi, the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna, the Kaveri, and many other small rivers. The evolution of the Peninsular drainage system: In the past three major geological events occurred that shaped the present drainage system of Peninsular India: Subsidence of the Western flank of the Peninsula led to its submergence below the sea during the early tertiary period; 500 million years ago. This disturbed the symmetrical plan of the river…
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