India traditionally recognizes six seasons or ṛitus: Vasanta (spring), Grīṣhma (summer), Varṣā (rainy season), Śarad (autumn), Hemanta (pre-winter) and Śiśira (winter). Each season is marked by changes in weather, agricultural activities, festivals and regional cultural practices across the country. Class 7 ...
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Monsoon winds bring rainfall because they carry moisture from the ocean. When these warm, moist winds rise over land or mountains, they cool and condense, forming clouds and causing rain. This seasonal rainfall is vital for agriculture and water resources ...
As altitude increases, air pressure and density decrease. The thinner air at higher altitudes cannot retain heat efficiently, making temperatures drop. That’s why mountain regions are cooler than plains. Altitude significantly influences local climate and supports snow in high elevations. Class ...