A rain gauge measures how much rain falls at a location. It has a funnel, a measuring tube, and a scale. Rainwater is collected in the cylinder and its height on the scale tells the rainfall amount in millimetres, like ...
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We measure weather using instruments: thermometer (temperature), barometer (air pressure), hygrometer (humidity), rain gauge (rainfall), anemometer (wind speed) and wind vane (wind direction). These instruments are placed in weather stations or AWS to monitor weather patterns and help in forecasting ...
The five main elements of weather are temperature, precipitation, atmospheric pressure, wind and humidity. Each element affects how the weather feels and behaves. Together, they help us understand and describe weather conditions accurately and are measured using specific instruments in ...
Yes, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the national agency responsible for weather forecasting. It was established in 1875. It monitors temperature, rainfall, wind and more. IMD provides weather updates, warnings and helps in disaster preparedness across the country through ...
Rain originates from the sun because its heat causes water to evaporate from oceans, rivers and lakes. This water vapour rises, cools and forms clouds. When clouds get heavy, they release rain. So, sunlight starts the process that eventually leads ...