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Seasonal reversal of wind direction takes place over the Indian subcontinent?

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Seasonal reversal of wind direction over the Indian subcontinent takes place due to pressure differential. El Nino has major role to play in the seasonal reversal of wind direction over the Indian subcontinent.
The changes in pressure conditions are connected to the El Nino. Hence, the phenomenon is referred to as ENSO, El Nino Southern Oscillations.

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