Question

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Excessive cold in north India during winter season

Answer 1

The excessive cold in north India during winter season is due to the following reasons:

1. In February, chilly winds from the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan cause a cold wave in northwestern India.
2. Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan have continental climates due to their distance from the sea and its ability to moderate weather.
3. The snowfall in the adjacent Himalayan peaks causes a chilly wave.