Tropical climates occur near the Equator and are hot year-round, with wet and dry seasons. Subtropical climates lie north or south of the tropics, with very hot summers and cooler winters. India has both types due to its geographical location ...
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Eastern and southern India experience a tropical climate with hot temperatures and distinct wet and dry periods. Rainfall occurs mainly during the monsoon. Winters are mild. This climate supports paddy fields, lush forests and fruit plantations like banana and coconut ...
The central Deccan Plateau has a semi-arid climate. Summers are hot, winters are mild and rainfall is moderate, mainly during the monsoon. Water conservation is important here. This climate supports dry crops like millets, pulses and oilseeds due to its ...
The western coastal strip receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon due to moist winds from the Arabian Sea. This results in a tropical wet climate—hot and humid with lush vegetation. It supports rice and spice cultivation and is densely populated ...
The Thar Desert has an arid climate with very hot days and cool nights. Rainfall is extremely low. People rely on traditional water conservation techniques. The extreme temperatures and dry conditions make life challenging, but unique vegetation and desert-adapted animals ...