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Indus Plains

Formed by Alluviam in most Punjab and Sindh


Spread by Indus River System

Subdivided
- UIP (Upper Indul Plains)
-Lower Indus Plains
-Piedmant Plains
-Desert Plains

UIP --> NE to SW
--> Extends from Attock to Panjnad
Panjnad 5 Rivers (Jehlum, Chenab, Ravi, Suttlej, Beas)
Joined as single river
Panjnad
River Indus joins Panjnad =>

-Active flood plain


-Old flood plain

Activve Flood Plain:


-Strip of flatland
-Flooded (Monsoon Rainfall + Melting of Glaciers)
-Fresh Alluvium -> Ideal for agriculture
-Meanders -> Curves in the river
-Oxbow Lakes -> Pronounced Meanders
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