India experiences a variety of climates ranging from tropical in the south to temperate and alpine in the Himalayan north. The elevated areas receive sustained snowfall during winters. The...

Based on the Köppen system, India encompasses a diverse array of climatic subtypes. These range from arid and semi-arid regions in the west to highland, sub-arctic, tundra, and ice cap climates in the northern Himalayan regions, varying with elevation.

In the following map, we can see the climate zones of India. The rains are more abundant on the south-west coast (see Mumbai, Goa, Mangalore), where they exceed 2,000 millimeters (80 inches) per year, and in the north-east (see Calcutta and the states bordering Bangladesh), where they exceed 1,500 mm (60 in), but at the foot of the Himalayas ...

Aug 27, 2023 · Since 1972, it is divided between all three countries. See also Line of Control and Line of Actual Control. Siachen glacier (shown white) is an actively contested region between India and Pakistan. Since 1984, the region is under Indian control.

In this article, I will discuss the important climate zones in India with the help of Maps. The climate zones in India help us to determine the selection of crops which are suitable to the elements of climate for a region.

Aug 25, 2022 · Empirical Classification: It is based on observed data on temperature and precipitation. Genetic Classifications: It tries to classify climates according to their causes. Applied Classification:...

Climate has marked influences on the growth, distribution and development of vegetation types in India. India lies north of equator between latitudes 6° and 38° N and longitude 68° and 97° 25’ E. The Himalaya mountain is present in its north.

Dec 5, 2012 · India is a big tropical country and is famous for its diverse climatic features. India climate can be categorized into six principal subcategories and this has been determined by the Koppen...

Dec 19, 2023 · Climate of India is mostly described as monsoon type and it is found mostly in South and Southeast Asia. There are however some variations in climatic conditions across the country itself.

Based on Koeppen’s method (Fig 13.31), India can be divided into the following climatic regions: 1. Monsoon type with short dry season (Amw) 2. Monsoon type with dry season in summers (As) 3. Tropical savannah type (Aw) 4. Semi-arid steppe climate (Bshw) 5. Hot desert type (Bwhw) 6. Monsoon type with dry winters (Cwg) 7.