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Climates of India
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Climates of India
Introduction
Diverse Geography
India has a variety of 
climates due to its diverse 
geography, including 
mountains, deserts, and 
coasts.
Monsoons
Understanding what 
monsoons are and their 
impact on India.
Climate Effects
How climate affects the 
economy, culture, and 
society.
Natural Disasters
How understanding climate helps prepare 
for natural disasters.
Climate Change
An explanation of climate change and its 
consequences.
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Climates of India
Introduction
Diverse Geography
India has a variety of 
climates due to its diverse 
geography, including 
mountains, deserts, and 
coasts.
Monsoons
Understanding what 
monsoons are and their 
impact on India.
Climate Effects
How climate affects the 
economy, culture, and 
society.
Natural Disasters
How understanding climate helps prepare 
for natural disasters.
Climate Change
An explanation of climate change and its 
consequences.
Weather, Seasons, and the Climate
Weather
W e at her is the daily condition 
of the atmosphere, like rain, 
sunshine, or wind, and it 
changes often.
Climate
Climat e is the average 
weather pattern in an area 
over many years (decades).
Seasons
Se asons are periods in a year, 
like spring, summer, autumn, 
and winter, that repeat 
annually.
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Climates of India
Introduction
Diverse Geography
India has a variety of 
climates due to its diverse 
geography, including 
mountains, deserts, and 
coasts.
Monsoons
Understanding what 
monsoons are and their 
impact on India.
Climate Effects
How climate affects the 
economy, culture, and 
society.
Natural Disasters
How understanding climate helps prepare 
for natural disasters.
Climate Change
An explanation of climate change and its 
consequences.
Weather, Seasons, and the Climate
Weather
W e at her is the daily condition 
of the atmosphere, like rain, 
sunshine, or wind, and it 
changes often.
Climate
Climat e is the average 
weather pattern in an area 
over many years (decades).
Seasons
Se asons are periods in a year, 
like spring, summer, autumn, 
and winter, that repeat 
annually.
Weather of India
Five Main Seasons
In India, there is also a 
monsoon season for heavy 
rainfall, making five main 
seasons.
Six Traditional Seasons
Traditionally, India divides 
the year into six seasons or 
ritus: vasanta (spring), 
grishma (summer), varsha 
(rainy), sharad (autumn), 
hemanta (pre-winter), and 
shishir (winter).
Seasonal Festivals
Each season has festivals, 
like Vasanta Panchami in 
spring or Sharad Purnima in 
autumn.
Seasonal Adaptations
Plants, animals, and humans adjust to seasons: 
crops grow in certain seasons, trees shed 
leaves, and animals grow thick fur in winter.
Climate Change
Climate is usually stable but has been changing 
recently due to human actions.
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Climates of India
Introduction
Diverse Geography
India has a variety of 
climates due to its diverse 
geography, including 
mountains, deserts, and 
coasts.
Monsoons
Understanding what 
monsoons are and their 
impact on India.
Climate Effects
How climate affects the 
economy, culture, and 
society.
Natural Disasters
How understanding climate helps prepare 
for natural disasters.
Climate Change
An explanation of climate change and its 
consequences.
Weather, Seasons, and the Climate
Weather
W e at her is the daily condition 
of the atmosphere, like rain, 
sunshine, or wind, and it 
changes often.
Climate
Climat e is the average 
weather pattern in an area 
over many years (decades).
Seasons
Se asons are periods in a year, 
like spring, summer, autumn, 
and winter, that repeat 
annually.
Weather of India
Five Main Seasons
In India, there is also a 
monsoon season for heavy 
rainfall, making five main 
seasons.
Six Traditional Seasons
Traditionally, India divides 
the year into six seasons or 
ritus: vasanta (spring), 
grishma (summer), varsha 
(rainy), sharad (autumn), 
hemanta (pre-winter), and 
shishir (winter).
Seasonal Festivals
Each season has festivals, 
like Vasanta Panchami in 
spring or Sharad Purnima in 
autumn.
Seasonal Adaptations
Plants, animals, and humans adjust to seasons: 
crops grow in certain seasons, trees shed 
leaves, and animals grow thick fur in winter.
Climate Change
Climate is usually stable but has been changing 
recently due to human actions.
Types of Climates in India
Himalayas (North)
Alpine climate with cold, 
snowy winters and cool 
summers. People wear thick 
clothes.
Lower Himalayas and hilly 
areas
Temperate climate with mild 
winters and not-too-hot 
summers. Popular hill stations 
like Shimla and Darjeeling are 
here.
Northern Plains
Subtropical climate with very 
hot summers and cold 
winters. Most of India's wheat 
is grown here.
Thar Desert (West)
Arid climate with very hot 
days, cool nights, and little 
rainfall. People use special 
ways to save water.
Western Coast
Tropical wet climate with 
heavy monsoon rainfall, good 
for growing rice and spices.
Deccan Plateau (Central)
Semi-arid climate with hot 
summers, mild winters, and 
moderate rainfall in the rainy 
season.
Eastern India and Southern 
Peninsula
Tropical climate with mild 
winters and clear wet and dry 
periods due to monsoons.