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In which region do dust storms typically occur at the end of the summer season?
In which region do dust storms typically occur at the end of the summer season?
- Konkan
- Vidarbha and Marathwada (correct)
- Khandesh
- Western Maharashtra
What are the pre-monsoon showers in Maharashtra, that occur in April and May, locally known as?
What are the pre-monsoon showers in Maharashtra, that occur in April and May, locally known as?
- Summer showers
- Mango showers (correct)
- April showers
- Westerly showers
During which months is the pressure belt located in southern India, also extending over the sea?
During which months is the pressure belt located in southern India, also extending over the sea?
- April (correct)
- December
- October
- February
Which factors greatly influence the weather conditions of the Indian subcontinent?
Which factors greatly influence the weather conditions of the Indian subcontinent?
Which district has the highest rainfall during summer in Maharashtra?
Which district has the highest rainfall during summer in Maharashtra?
Which area does NOT experience summer rainfall between 2.5 to 5 cm?
Which area does NOT experience summer rainfall between 2.5 to 5 cm?
In April, as the temperature rises, what happens to the evenly distributed barometric pressure lines?
In April, as the temperature rises, what happens to the evenly distributed barometric pressure lines?
What happens to the barometric pressure in the Konkan coastal region during summer?
What happens to the barometric pressure in the Konkan coastal region during summer?
Which wind is responsible for rainfall in Maharashtra during the summer?
Which wind is responsible for rainfall in Maharashtra during the summer?
Which district of Maharashtra experiences the highest rainfall during the summer season, ranging from 10 to 12.5 cm?
Which district of Maharashtra experiences the highest rainfall during the summer season, ranging from 10 to 12.5 cm?
Which of the following districts experiences summer rainfall between 5 to 7.5 cm?
Which of the following districts experiences summer rainfall between 5 to 7.5 cm?
Which area does NOT experience rainfall between 7.5 and 10 cm?
Which area does NOT experience rainfall between 7.5 and 10 cm?
In summer, winds blow towards the coastline from which sea?
In summer, winds blow towards the coastline from which sea?
Which part of Maharashtra receives rainfall between 1 to 2.5 cm during the summer season?
Which part of Maharashtra receives rainfall between 1 to 2.5 cm during the summer season?
What is the average rainfall in Maharashtra during April and May?
What is the average rainfall in Maharashtra during April and May?
Which of the following natural events may occur along with rainfall in the Kolhapur district during summer?
Which of the following natural events may occur along with rainfall in the Kolhapur district during summer?
When do the evenly distributed barometric pressure lines start approaching each other?
When do the evenly distributed barometric pressure lines start approaching each other?
What causes the barometric pressure to decrease gradually during summer?
What causes the barometric pressure to decrease gradually during summer?
During which season do some people die of heatstroke in Jalgaon?
During which season do some people die of heatstroke in Jalgaon?
In which direction does the high-pressure belt, formed in the northwest of India during winter, start to shift?
In which direction does the high-pressure belt, formed in the northwest of India during winter, start to shift?
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Havaacha Daab V Vaare?
Havaacha Daab V Vaare?
The pressure of air and the movement of winds.
Summer Air Pressure?
Summer Air Pressure?
As temperature rises, air pressure decreases, leading to the inflow of winds from the Arabian Sea.
What is Valivacha Paus?
What is Valivacha Paus?
Brief, heavy showers with thunder and lightning that occur in April and May.
Wind Pattern in Summer?
Wind Pattern in Summer?
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What is Ambesari?
What is Ambesari?
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2.5 to 5 cm Rainfall Regions?
2.5 to 5 cm Rainfall Regions?
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5 to 7.5 cm Rainfall Regions?
5 to 7.5 cm Rainfall Regions?
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- 5 to 10 cm Rainfall Regions?
- 5 to 10 cm Rainfall Regions?
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10 to 12 cm Rainfall Regions?
10 to 12 cm Rainfall Regions?
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What is monsoon according to meteorologists?
What is monsoon according to meteorologists?
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Study Notes
- The text provides geographical information about the state of Maharashtra, India, focusing on its climate and rainfall patterns.
Air Pressure and Winds
- During summer, as temperatures rise, air pressure decreases, especially along the Konkan coastline.
- The pressure gradient increases, drawing winds from the Arabian Sea towards the coast during afternoons.
- As summer progresses from April to May, these isobars condense.
- The continental regions like Amravati, Akola, Nagpur, and Khandesh experience intense heat.
- Instances of heatstroke are known to occur in Jalgaon district.
- Convective rainfall occurs, and dust storms are common in Marathwada and Vidarbha towards the end of summer.
Rainfall
- Pre-monsoon showers occur in April and May, accompanied by thunder and lightning.
- Kolhapur district may receive around 13 cm of rainfall during this period.
- Rainfall in most regions of Maharashtra ranges from 2 to 5 cm.
- These pre-monsoon showers significantly influence the local climate.
- The high-pressure belt that forms over northwest India during winter shifts southward towards the Tropic of Cancer, with the southern part extending over the sea.
- A low-pressure area develops in northwest India but is not as strong initially.
- Winds from the high-pressure zone in the south start blowing towards this low-pressure zone, bringing some moisture from the sea, resulting in rainfall in parts of Maharashtra, enriching mango crops.
- This rain is referred to as "ambesari".
Rainfall Distribution in Summer (March to May):
- Regions receiving 2.5 to 5 cm of rainfall: South Marathwada, western Vidarbha, western Maharashtra, and parts of Nashik, Ahmednagar, Pune, Satara (Khandala, Phaltan, Dahiwadi), and Solapur districts.
- Regions receiving 5 to 7.5 cm of rainfall: Sindhudurg district (excluding Sawantwadi), Rajapur, Lanja, Sangameshwar, Chiplun in Ratnagiri district; western part of Kolhapur district; western and southern parts of Satara district; northern and western parts of Sangli district, and southern Gadchiroli district.
- Regions receiving 7.5 to 10 cm of rainfall: Karveer, Hatkanangale, Shirol, Gargoti, Ajra, and Chandgad talukas in Kolhapur district; Sawantwadi in Sindhudurg district; Islampur (Walwa) and Sangli talukas in Sangli district.
- Regions receiving 1 to 2.5 cm of rainfall: Northern parts of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, eastern Vidarbha, and Aurangabad, Jalna, Parbhani, and Hingoli districts.
- Regions receiving 10 to 12.5 cm of rainfall: Gadhinglaj and Chandgad talukas in Kolhapur district, which receive the highest summer rainfall in Maharashtra.
Monsoon Season: Weather Conditions during the Southwest Monsoon
- The concept of the Indian monsoon is explored, noting that it represents rainfall to the common person and wind direction for sailors.
- Meteorologists define the monsoon as the seasonal reversal of wind direction over the Indian subcontinent between January and July.
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