Climate

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Weather is the momentary state of the atmosphere that can change quickly within a day or week. Climate refers to the average weather conditions over a longer period of time (usually 30+ years). Climat…

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Monsoon connotes the climate associated with seasonal reversal in the direction of winds. India has a hot monsoonal climate which emphasizes its unity with the rest of Southeast Asian region. The mons…

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1. Latitude - Tropic of Cancer divides India into tropical and subtropical zones 2. Himalayan Mountains - act as climatic divide and trap monsoon winds 3. Distance from Sea - coastal areas have equabl…

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Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is a low pressure zone at the equator where trade winds converge. In July, ITCZ shifts to 20°-25°N over Gangetic plain (monsoon trough), encouraging southwest mo…

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India shows extreme temperature variations: Western Rajasthan touches 55°C in summer while Leh drops to -45°C in winter. On the same June day, Churu (Rajasthan) may record 50°C while Tawang (Arunachal…

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Cherrapunji and Mawsynram in Meghalaya receive over 1,080 cm annual rainfall, while Jaisalmer in Rajasthan receives less than 9 cm. Tura (Meghalaya) may receive in a single day what Jaisalmer gets in …

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1. Cold Weather Season (December-February) 2. Hot Weather Season (March-May) 3. Southwest Monsoon Season (June-September) 4. Retreating Monsoon Season (October-November) Each season has distinct chara…

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Duration: Mid-November to February Temperature: Below 21°C in northern plains, night temperatures may go below freezing Pressure: High pressure over northern plains, lower pressure in south Winds: Lig…