describe 3 tropical season in India
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1. Cold Weather Season:
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January and February are the coldest months of this season. The temperature is between 10°C to 15°C in Northern India and about 25°C in Southern India.
2. Hot Weather Season:
The North Indian region experiences a well defined hot weather season during the month of April and May. Temperature starts rising by the middle of March and by mid May, Mercury touches 41° to 42°C. Temperature even exceeds 45°C in areas of central and north-west India.
A striking feature of the hot weather season is the Loo. It is a hot and dry wind which blows in Northern India and Pakistan and can cause heat stroke. The southern part of India do not experience any hot weather season as such. The highest temperature is recorded in the month of March and May.
3. The Rainy Season:
The inflow of south-westerly monsoon in India brings the season of rain in India. The monsoon may burst in the first week of June or even earlier in the coastal areas, while in the interior it may be delayed to the first week of July. With the onset of rains, temperature starts falling. The Indian sub-continent receives the bulk of its rainfall during the south-west monsoon period.
4. The Season of Retreating Monsoon:
The south-west monsoon begins to retreat from northern India by the second week of September. The pattern of retreat also shows interesting regional variations. The weather during the season is characterised by high day temperatures, but nights are pleasant with the mean minimum temperature going down to 20°C or even lower.