(i) The low pressure conditions over north-western India, get transferred to the Bay of Bengal by early November. (ii) This shift is associated with the occurrence of cyclonic depressions which originate over the Andaman Sea. (iii) These cyclones generally cross the eastern coasts of India and causeRead more
(i) The low pressure conditions over north-western India, get transferred
to the Bay of Bengal by early November.
(ii) This shift is associated with the occurrence of cyclonic depressions which
originate over the Andaman Sea.
(iii) These cyclones generally cross the eastern coasts of India and cause
heavy and widespread rains.
(iv) These tropical cyclones are often very destructive.
(v) The thickly populated deltas of the Godavari, the Krishna and the
Kaveri are frequently struck by cyclones, which cause great damage to
life and property.
(vi) sometimes, these cyclones arrive at the coasts of Odisha, W. Bengal and
Bangladesh. The bulk of rainfall of the Coromandel coast is derived
from depression and cyclones.
(i) The Himalayas protect the subcontinent from extremely cold winds from Central Asia. This enables northern India to have uniformly higher temperature when compared to other areas on the same latitude. (ii) The Peninsular plateau under the influence of the sea from three sides has moderate temperaRead more
(i) The Himalayas protect the subcontinent from extremely cold winds
from Central Asia. This enables northern India to have uniformly higher
temperature when compared to other areas on the same latitude.
(ii) The Peninsular plateau under the influence of the sea from three sides
has moderate temperatures.
(iii) The seasonal alternation of wind systems and the associated weather
conditions provide a rhythmic cycle of seasons’
(iv) Even the uncertainties of rain and uneven distribution are very typical
of the monsoon.
(v) The Indian landscape, its animals and plant life, its entire agricultural
calendar and the life of the people including their festivities revolve
around this Phenomenon.
(vi) These monsoon winds bind the whole country by providing water to get
the agricultural activities in motion. The river valleys which carry this
water also unite as a single river valley unit.
(i) A feeble high pressure area develops over the north-western part of India in the cold weather season. Light winds begin to blow outwards. (ii) These dry north-westerlies winds come in contact with the Indian trades (north-easterlies) over the Ganga valley' (iii) The direction of north-easterliesRead more
(i) A feeble high pressure area develops over the north-western part of
India in the cold weather season. Light winds begin to blow outwards.
(ii) These dry north-westerlies winds come in contact with the Indian trades
(north-easterlies) over the Ganga valley’
(iii) The direction of north-easterlies changes as a result of this contact as
well as under the influence of topography’
(iv) Their direction is north-westerlies down the Ganga valley and northerlies
over the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta’
(v) Over the Bay of Bengal, the trade winds retain their original north-easterlies direction, as they are free from the influence of any topography
over the sea.
(i) The western coast and northeastern India receive rainfall of over about 400 cm. (ii) It is less than 60 cm in western Rajasthan and adjoining parts of Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab. (iii) Rainfall is equally low in the interiors of the Deccan plateau and east of the Sahyadris. (iv) A third area ofRead more
(i) The western coast and northeastern India receive rainfall of over about
400 cm.
(ii) It is less than 60 cm in western Rajasthan and adjoining parts of Gujarat,
Haryana and Punjab.
(iii) Rainfall is equally low in the interiors of the Deccan plateau and east of
the Sahyadris.
(iv) A third area of low precipitation is around Leh in Jammu and Kashmir’.
(v) The rest of the country receives moderate rainfall’
(vi) Snowfall is restricted to the Himalayan region’
(i) This is the transition period during the months of October and November. (ii) with the apparent movement of the sun towards the south, the low pressure trough over the northern plains becomes weaker. This is gradually replaced by a high pressure system. (iii) The south-west monsoon winds weakenRead more
(i) This is the transition period during the months of October and
November.
(ii) with the apparent movement of the sun towards the south, the low
pressure trough over the northern plains becomes weaker. This is
gradually replaced by a high pressure system.
(iii) The south-west monsoon winds weaken and start withdrawing gradually.
(iv) By the beginning of October, the monsoon withdraws from the northern
plains.
(v) The months of October and November form a period of transition from
hot rainy season to dry winter conditions.
(vi) when monsoons retreat, skies get clear and the temperature rises.
(vii) while day temperatures are high, nights are cool and pleasant. The land
is still moist.
(viii) owing to the conditions of high temperature and humidity, the weather
becomes oppressive during the day. This is commonly known as October
Heat.
(ix) The low pressure conditions get transferred to the Bay of Bengal by
early November.
(x) The cyclonic depressions originate from the Andaman sea and cause
heavy and widespread rains on the eastern coast.
why are the deltas of the Krishna, Kaveri and Godavari frequently struck by cyclones?
(i) The low pressure conditions over north-western India, get transferred to the Bay of Bengal by early November. (ii) This shift is associated with the occurrence of cyclonic depressions which originate over the Andaman Sea. (iii) These cyclones generally cross the eastern coasts of India and causeRead more
(i) The low pressure conditions over north-western India, get transferred
See lessto the Bay of Bengal by early November.
(ii) This shift is associated with the occurrence of cyclonic depressions which
originate over the Andaman Sea.
(iii) These cyclones generally cross the eastern coasts of India and cause
heavy and widespread rains.
(iv) These tropical cyclones are often very destructive.
(v) The thickly populated deltas of the Godavari, the Krishna and the
Kaveri are frequently struck by cyclones, which cause great damage to
life and property.
(vi) sometimes, these cyclones arrive at the coasts of Odisha, W. Bengal and
Bangladesh. The bulk of rainfall of the Coromandel coast is derived
from depression and cyclones.
Why is monsoon considered a unifying bond?
(i) The Himalayas protect the subcontinent from extremely cold winds from Central Asia. This enables northern India to have uniformly higher temperature when compared to other areas on the same latitude. (ii) The Peninsular plateau under the influence of the sea from three sides has moderate temperaRead more
(i) The Himalayas protect the subcontinent from extremely cold winds
See lessfrom Central Asia. This enables northern India to have uniformly higher
temperature when compared to other areas on the same latitude.
(ii) The Peninsular plateau under the influence of the sea from three sides
has moderate temperatures.
(iii) The seasonal alternation of wind systems and the associated weather
conditions provide a rhythmic cycle of seasons’
(iv) Even the uncertainties of rain and uneven distribution are very typical
of the monsoon.
(v) The Indian landscape, its animals and plant life, its entire agricultural
calendar and the life of the people including their festivities revolve
around this Phenomenon.
(vi) These monsoon winds bind the whole country by providing water to get
the agricultural activities in motion. The river valleys which carry this
water also unite as a single river valley unit.
Why do the north-east trade winds change their direction while blowing through the Ganga valley?
(i) A feeble high pressure area develops over the north-western part of India in the cold weather season. Light winds begin to blow outwards. (ii) These dry north-westerlies winds come in contact with the Indian trades (north-easterlies) over the Ganga valley' (iii) The direction of north-easterliesRead more
(i) A feeble high pressure area develops over the north-western part of
See lessIndia in the cold weather season. Light winds begin to blow outwards.
(ii) These dry north-westerlies winds come in contact with the Indian trades
(north-easterlies) over the Ganga valley’
(iii) The direction of north-easterlies changes as a result of this contact as
well as under the influence of topography’
(iv) Their direction is north-westerlies down the Ganga valley and northerlies
over the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta’
(v) Over the Bay of Bengal, the trade winds retain their original north-easterlies direction, as they are free from the influence of any topography
over the sea.
What is the distribution of rainfall in India?
(i) The western coast and northeastern India receive rainfall of over about 400 cm. (ii) It is less than 60 cm in western Rajasthan and adjoining parts of Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab. (iii) Rainfall is equally low in the interiors of the Deccan plateau and east of the Sahyadris. (iv) A third area ofRead more
(i) The western coast and northeastern India receive rainfall of over about
See less400 cm.
(ii) It is less than 60 cm in western Rajasthan and adjoining parts of Gujarat,
Haryana and Punjab.
(iii) Rainfall is equally low in the interiors of the Deccan plateau and east of
the Sahyadris.
(iv) A third area of low precipitation is around Leh in Jammu and Kashmir’.
(v) The rest of the country receives moderate rainfall’
(vi) Snowfall is restricted to the Himalayan region’
Give a brief account of the condition and characteristics of the retreating monsoons.
(i) This is the transition period during the months of October and November. (ii) with the apparent movement of the sun towards the south, the low pressure trough over the northern plains becomes weaker. This is gradually replaced by a high pressure system. (iii) The south-west monsoon winds weakenRead more
(i) This is the transition period during the months of October and
See lessNovember.
(ii) with the apparent movement of the sun towards the south, the low
pressure trough over the northern plains becomes weaker. This is
gradually replaced by a high pressure system.
(iii) The south-west monsoon winds weaken and start withdrawing gradually.
(iv) By the beginning of October, the monsoon withdraws from the northern
plains.
(v) The months of October and November form a period of transition from
hot rainy season to dry winter conditions.
(vi) when monsoons retreat, skies get clear and the temperature rises.
(vii) while day temperatures are high, nights are cool and pleasant. The land
is still moist.
(viii) owing to the conditions of high temperature and humidity, the weather
becomes oppressive during the day. This is commonly known as October
Heat.
(ix) The low pressure conditions get transferred to the Bay of Bengal by
early November.
(x) The cyclonic depressions originate from the Andaman sea and cause
heavy and widespread rains on the eastern coast.