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average annual rainfall in India is about 125 centimetres. The general

distribution is uneven. Normally, it decreases from south to north and
also from east to west.

The Autumn Season
The autumn season in our country begins with the end of the rainy season

and continues up to the month of November. During these months, the
southwest monsoon winds start withdrawing from the Northern Plains of

India. Thus, this season is also called the season of retreating monsoon.

During these months, the weather is changed from hot-wet to cool-dry.
The days are generally warm and nights are cool. The eastern coast of

India experiences cyclones during this season. The cycle of seasons in
India is dominated by the monsoon winds.

AT ONE GO

 Climate: The average condition of temperature, rainfall, winds, etc., over a large area and for a
long period of time
 Western disturbances: Cyclones coming from Europe during the winter season
 Loo: Hot, dry and dust winds which blow in the summer season over the Northern Plains of India

 Drought: A long period with little or no rain, which leads to dry weather
 Kalbaisakhi: The dust storms in summer which cause light rain in Assam or West Bengal
 Humidity: The amount of moisture present in the air
REMEMBER THESE TERMS

Climate : The average condition of temperature, pressure, winds and rainfall over
a large area for a long period.
Western Disturbances : Cyclones coming from Europe during the winter season.
Loo : Hot, dry and dusty winds, which blow over the Northern Plains of India.

Check Your Study

A. Tick () the correct answers.

1. Which one affects the climate of an area?

(a) Mountain (b) Seaport (c) Airport

2. In this region of India, the climate is mild throughout the year.

(a) Northern (b) North-western (c) South-eastern

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