Climate of Madhya Pradesh

Climate of Madhya Pradesh:- Climate of Madhya Pradesh is heavily influenced by the Tropic of Cancer that passes through the state. Climatic conditions of Madhya Pradesh are highly variable. The summers are extreme hot, the winters are extreme cold and the rainfall is either extreme or drought situation prevails. Like other parts of India, Madhya … Read more

Atmospheric Disturbances

The atmospheric disturbances which involve a closed circulation about a low pressure centre, anticlockwise in the northern Atmosphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere are called Evaporation and Condensation: dew, frost, fog, mist and cloud, rainfall types  Evaporation    Evaporation is the process of which water changes from its liquid state to gaseous form. This … Read more

Climate of Chhattisgarh

Climate of Chhattisgarh– Climate of Chhattisgarh is defined as the weather conditions prevailing in general or over prolonged period of time , usually for 35 years.  Climate of Chhattisgarh is tropical. It is hot and humid because of its proximity to the tropic of cancer and its dependence on the monsoons for rains. Summer temperature … Read more

Origin Of The Monsoon

–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Origin of the Monsoon:   Classcial Theories: Halley’s Thermal concept: Indian monsoon is because of contrast between Indian Subcontinent and adjoining Indian Ocean. Halley’s theory, suggested in 1686, considers the summer monsoon to be a regional phenomenon. Aerological concept: This was suggested by R. Scherhag in … Read more

Distribution of rainfall in India

Distribution of rainfall in India India has a monsoon type of Climate. Rainfall occurs only for about three to four months and is uneven, unreliable and erratic in nature. Rainy season in India extends from June to mid- September. Sometimes at the time of arrival, the rainfall pours heavily which is commonly known as the … Read more

Rajasthan Cropping Pattern

Rajasthan Cropping Pattern Cropping pattern means the proportion of area under various crops at a point of time. The crop statistics published by the governments are used to denote the cropping patterns. Cropping pattern is, however, a dynamic concept as it changes over space and time.The cropping patterns of a region are closely influenced by … Read more

Climate of Andhra Pradesh

Climate of Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh is situated on the south eastern coast of India and is the eighth largest state in India. Hyderabad is the capital of both Andhra Pradesh as well as Telangana but it remains the de jure capital for Andhra Pradesh. The state is planning to make Amravati its new capital. … Read more

Rajasthan : Monsoon and Rainfall

Rajasthan : Monsoon and Rainfall Rainfall in large parts of the State is not only inadequate but also varies sharply from year to year and place to place. The Average rainfall of Rajasthan is 564.89 mm (1960 to 2009) compared to the all-India average of 1,100mm and a significant variation is seen across different regions. … Read more

Drainage Systems Himalayan and the Peninsular

  Drainage: Flow of water through well-defined channels. Network of such channels is called a Drainage System . Drainage basin: An area drained by a river and its tributaries. Watershed: Boundary line separating one drainage basin from other. River basins are larger watersheds. Drainage pattern of an area depends on the geological time period, nature … Read more

Monsoon Winds

The Dance of the Monsoon Winds: A Global Phenomenon Shaping Climates and Cultures The monsoon, a seasonal shift in wind patterns, is a powerful force that shapes the lives of billions of people across the globe. From the lush landscapes of South Asia to the arid deserts of Australia, the monsoon’s influence is felt in … Read more