Question

Why does minimum air pressure develop in the Thar Desert, during summer season?

Answer 1

Answer:

The atmospheric pressure is low all over the country due to high temperature. But strong dynamically induced divergence over north-west India prevents the onset of south-west monsoons.

Answer 2

Low pressure in Thar desert:

• During summer season, the sun move towards north. So the sun mostly falls on the northern region and heats the air.
• During summer, the dry air prevails in northern region and causes less pressure.
• The summer gives dry, strong and gusty wind.
• At the end of the month of May, low pressure belt develops from Thar Desert (north western part of India) to Patna.
• Thus, minimum air pressure develops in the Thar Desert.