explain the importance of the Himalayas and the Indian Ocean with respect to the climate of India
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It protects india from bitterly cold winds blowing from Siberia
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i. The Himalayas and Indian Ocean are important for the origin of monsoon type of climate in India
ii. The Himalayas protect India from Severe cold winds blowing from the Arctic region.
iii. The Himalayas obstruct moisture laden Southwest monsoon winds and help in
iv. bringing plenty of rainfall in India
v. In summer low pressure area develops in north west India and high pressure area develops over the Indian Ocean.
vi. So the winds blow from the Sea (from high pressure) to land (low pressure.)
vii. These winds pick up moisture while blowing over the Indian Ocean.
viii. These moisture-laden winds are obstructed by the Himalayas and so they bring plenty of Orographic rainfall.
ix. Later these winds retreat from the Himalayas and move from the North East towards the Indian Ocean and bring rain to the east coast of Tamil Nadu.
