Question

What are jet streams ? How does it affect the climate of India

Answer 1

jet streams refer to the concentrated bands of rapid air movement found at the tropopause and stratosphere located at 10-15km above surface of the Earth.

Answer 2

Answer:

Jet Streams are a narrow belt of high altitude (above 12,000 m) westerly winds in the troposphere. Their speed varies from about 110 km/h in summer to about 184 km/h in winter. A number of separate jet streams have been identified. The most constant is the mid-latitude and subtropical jet stream. They cause depressions during the monsoon season.