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Describe the regional variations in the climatic conditions of... - Contemporary India
Describe the regional variations in the climatic conditions of India with the help of suitable examples.
Despite an overall unity in the monsoon general pattern, there are perceptible regional variations in climatic conditions in India:
Variation in Temperature:
In Summer: The mercury occasionally touches 50°C in some parts of the Rajasthan desert, whereas it may be around 20°C in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
In Winter: On a winter night, the temperature at Drass in Jammu and Kashmir may be as low as minus 45°C, while Thiruvananthapuram may have a temperature of 22°C.
Variation in Precipitation (Amount):
There are wide variations in the amount of annual precipitation. It varies from over 400 cm in Meghalaya to less than 10 cm in Ladakh and western Rajasthan.
Variation in Precipitation (Form):
While precipitation is mostly in the form of snowfall in the upper parts of the Himalayas, it rains over the rest of the country.
Diurnal Range of Temperature:
In the Thar Desert, the day temperature may rise to 50°C and drop down to near 15°C the same night. On the other hand, there is hardly any difference in day and night temperatures in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands or in Kerala.
Seasonal Variation:
While interior parts of the country experience extreme seasonal variations, coastal areas enjoy a moderate climate with very little variation in temperature throughout the year.