Priyanshu Mishra − Profile

SUMMER MONSOON SEASON :-

1.It lasts from June to September.

2.The winds blow from sea to land and are moisture laden winds.

3.The direction of S-W monsoon winds is from South West.

4.During this season, there is rainfall in the ehole subcontinent.

RETREATING MONSOON SEASON :-

1.It lasts for two months, i.e October and November.

2.The winds blow from land to sea and carry no moisture.

3.The direction of these winds is from North East.

4.The coastal areas of Tamil Nadu receive maximum rainfall from these retreating winds.

Mumbai lies near the sea and hence, it enjoys a coastal location. It enjoys the moderating influence of the land and sea breezes throughout the year. Hence, it has a maritime type or equable climate.

Jaipur is located in the interiors of India and it has a continental type of climate. It has no such moderating influence. It is a desert area. Hence, Jaipur has a higher annual range of temperature than Mumbai.

Kanyakumari is a coastal location and hence, it enjoys the moderating influence of the land and sea breezes throughout the year. Diurnial range of temperature is less. Therfore, the climate is maritime type and it experiences equable climate.

Thunderstorms cause rainfall along the Kerala and Karnataka coasts. The little rainfall that they bring is important for mango, tea and coffee plants. Such rains are called "mango showers" as they help in the early ripening of the mango crop.

KERALA

Dumping is a process in which waste materials are deposited in open low lands far away from the city.

Composting of waste is an aerobic method of decomposing solid wastes.