Why is Shillong rainier than Kolkata?
Shillong receive an annual rainfall of 225 cms whereas Kolkata gets an annual rainfall of 162 cms. Shillong has a long rainy season lasting 9 months. Cyclones also add to this rainfall. But in Kolkata, rainy season lasts for 6 months.
Which winds account for rainfall along the malabar coast?
What are Jet streams and how do they affect the climate of India?
Why is the monsoons considered a unifying bond?
Why does the rainfall decrease from the east to the west in Northern India?
Seasonal reversal of wind direction takes place over the Indian subcontinent?
The bulk of rainfall in India is concentrated over a few months.
The Tamilnadu coast receives winter rainfall.
The delta region of the eastern coast is frequently struck by cyclones.
Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the leeward side of the Western Ghats are drought prone. Why?
Describe the regional variation in the climatic conditions of India with the help of suitable examples.
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