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Aim-to understand role of clouds aerosols & radiation in climate change
Explore - how clouds & aerosol affect Earth radiation balance by reflecting sunlight & trapping infrared radiation from Earth surface
launched by European Space Agency & JAXA
Aim-to understand role of clouds aerosols & radiation in climate change
Explore - how clouds & aerosol affect Earth radiation balance by reflecting sunlight & trapping infrared radiation from Earth surface
Notification-Indian-Air-Force-Group-C-Civilian-Posts-min.pdf
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Notification Indian Air Force Group-C Civilian Posts
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Why Kerala Gets the First Monsoon Rains: A Simple Explanation
1. Where Does the Monsoon Come From?
Every year, as summer ends, the southwest monsoon begins its journey. Warm air over India rises, pulling in cool, moist winds from the Arabian Sea (part of the Indian Ocean). These winds blow from the southwest, carrying dark, rain-filled clouds.
2. Why Kerala First?
- Geographical Advantage: Kerala is on India’s southwest coast, so monsoon clouds hit it first.
- Western Ghats Effect: These tall mountains force moist winds to rise, cool, and condense—causing heavy rain in Kerala before the rest of India.
3. Did You Know?
- Early Arrival (2024): This year, the monsoon reached Kerala earlier than usual—the earliest since 2009!
- Wettest Place: Mawsynram (Meghalaya) gets 11,000 mm/year, while Leh (Ladakh) gets just 100 mm/year!
- Two Monsoons: India has the southwest monsoon (June-Sept) and the northeast monsoon (Oct-Dec, mainly for Tamil Nadu).
4. What Happens Next?
After Kerala, the monsoon spreads across India in about a month, bringing rain to all states.
5. Monsoon Fun Facts
- Festivals: Onam (Kerala), Teej (North India), and Pongal (Tamil Nadu) celebrate the monsoon.
- IMD Tracking: The India Meteorological Department predicts monsoon progress—people follow it like cricket scores!
▶️ Final Answer
Kerala gets the first monsoon rains because:
1. It’s the first landmass hit by southwest monsoon winds.
2. The Western Ghats force clouds to rise and rain.
3. Its coastal location and geography make it the monsoon’s entry point into India.
After Kerala, the monsoon travels north and east, covering the entire country in about a month! 🌧️🌴
1. Where Does the Monsoon Come From?
Every year, as summer ends, the southwest monsoon begins its journey. Warm air over India rises, pulling in cool, moist winds from the Arabian Sea (part of the Indian Ocean). These winds blow from the southwest, carrying dark, rain-filled clouds.
2. Why Kerala First?
- Geographical Advantage: Kerala is on India’s southwest coast, so monsoon clouds hit it first.
- Western Ghats Effect: These tall mountains force moist winds to rise, cool, and condense—causing heavy rain in Kerala before the rest of India.
3. Did You Know?
- Early Arrival (2024): This year, the monsoon reached Kerala earlier than usual—the earliest since 2009!
- Wettest Place: Mawsynram (Meghalaya) gets 11,000 mm/year, while Leh (Ladakh) gets just 100 mm/year!
- Two Monsoons: India has the southwest monsoon (June-Sept) and the northeast monsoon (Oct-Dec, mainly for Tamil Nadu).
4. What Happens Next?
After Kerala, the monsoon spreads across India in about a month, bringing rain to all states.
5. Monsoon Fun Facts
- Festivals: Onam (Kerala), Teej (North India), and Pongal (Tamil Nadu) celebrate the monsoon.
- IMD Tracking: The India Meteorological Department predicts monsoon progress—people follow it like cricket scores!
▶️ Final Answer
Kerala gets the first monsoon rains because:
1. It’s the first landmass hit by southwest monsoon winds.
2. The Western Ghats force clouds to rise and rain.
3. Its coastal location and geography make it the monsoon’s entry point into India.
After Kerala, the monsoon travels north and east, covering the entire country in about a month! 🌧️🌴
11-12th Geo NCERT Maps Compilation @cse_updates.pdf
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11-12th Geo NCERT Maps
6-12th History NCERT Maps Compilation @cse_updates.pdf
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6-12th History NCERT Maps Compilation
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