Why does the Brahmaputra in its Tibetan part have less silt, desp… - Vidyadip

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Why does the Brahmaputra in its Tibetan part have less silt, despite a longer course?

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In Tibet. the river Indus known as Tsang Po carries a smaller volume of water and less silt as it is a cold and dry area.
In India, the river carries a large volume of water and considerable amount of silt because it passes through a region of high rainfall.

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