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Weather and Climate | |
Seasons | |
The Four Seasons in India | |
Factors That Affect India’s Climate | |
Effect of Climate on Human Activity | |
The Importance of Weather Forecasting | |
Key Points |
Seasons are the different times of the year that have their own kinds of weather. In a year, we have different seasons because of how the Earth moves around the sun.
There are four main seasons in many parts of the world:
In India, the year is divided into four main seasons. These seasons come at different times of the year and feel very different from each other. Let’s understand each season:
Hot Weather Season (March to May in South India, March to June in North India):
The Rainy Season (June to September):
Retreating Monsoon Season (October and November):
The Cold Weather Season (December to February):
The climate, or weather patterns, in India are influenced by different things. Let’s look at them in detail:
The southern part of India is surrounded by water on three sides:
This makes the southern parts of India have more balanced temperatures. It doesn’t get too hot or too cold because the water around it keeps the temperature steady.
The climate in India has a big effect on how people live. It influences:
Globalization, which means the mixing of cultures and ideas from around the world, is also changing how people live. For example, even though it’s hot, people in India may follow clothing styles or trends from cooler countries.
In India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is responsible for telling us about the weather. They predict (or forecast) what the weather will be like in the coming days.
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