Major cities in South Asia te def to developing i in areas that have ___

low rainfall
rugged terrain
semiarid climates
fertile farmland

Some major cities in South Asia that fit this description are:

1. Kabul, Afghanistan: located in a mountainous region with low rainfall and semiarid climate, but also has some fertile farmland in the surrounding valleys.

2. Kathmandu, Nepal: situated in a valley surrounded by rugged terrain and experiencing low rainfall, but with fertile farmland suitable for agriculture.

3. Islamabad, Pakistan: located in a region with rugged terrain and semiarid climate, but also has some fertile farmland along the banks of the Indus River.

4. Colombo, Sri Lanka: although not as affected by low rainfall or rugged terrain, Colombo still experiences a semiarid climate and has some fertile farmland in the surrounding areas.

5. Dhaka, Bangladesh: situated in a low-lying region with fertile farmland, but also prone to flooding due to its proximity to rivers and low rainfall in certain seasons.