GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Low pressure systems over the Indo-Gangetic Plains
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High temperature associated with high humidity
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Very low velocity winds
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Hot and dry weather
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Detailed explanation-1: -’October Heat’ is caused due to the absence of rain. The weather in the month of October in the Indian sub-continent is called ‘October heat’. During October and November, with the apparent movement of the sun towards the south, the monsoon trough or the low-pressure trough over the northern plains becomes weaker.
Detailed explanation-2: -Many parts of India cool down mostly during south-west monsoon because of precipitation, increased moisture, cloud cover, and sea waves in coastal regions. Even so, the temperature goes up and humidity drops as the monsoon withdraws, eventually leading to the phenomenon locally referred to as October heat.
Detailed explanation-3: -Monsoon or rainy season, lasting from June to September. The season is dominated by the humid southwest summer monsoon, which slowly sweeps across the country beginning in late May or early June.
Detailed explanation-4: -In the context of Indian climate “October Heat” is related to. Increase in pollution and smog due to stubble burning over northern India. Heat because of heavy rain spells in the eastern peninsular region.