Question
Download Solution PDFThe north-west part of India receives rainfall in winter due to ______.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Western Disturbance.
Key Points
- Western Disturbances are low-pressure systems that originate in the Mediterranean region and move towards the Indian subcontinent.
- These disturbances bring rainfall to the north-western parts of India during the winter months, and they also affect the weather conditions in other parts of the country.
Additional Information
- The South-west monsoon is the primary rainy season in India, which starts in June and lasts till September.
- This monsoon is caused by the differential heating of land and sea, which results in the formation of low-pressure systems over the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.
- The North-east is known as the winter monsoon, the northeast monsoon approaches India from the northeast.
- During this time, rainfall is common throughout the southern region of India, particularly in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
- The Retreating Monsoon, also known as the North-East monsoon, brings rainfall to the southern parts of India during October and November.
- This monsoon is caused by the withdrawal of the south-west monsoon winds and the formation of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.
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