Q. Which of the following is / are correct statements with respect to the western disturbances?
- Westerlies cause Western Disturbance in Indian Subcontinent
- Western Disturbance causes sudden winter rain and snow to the northwestern parts of the Indian subcontinent
- Western Disturbance originates in Arabian Sea
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
Only 1 & 2
Notes:
- Westerlies cause Western Disturbance in Indian Subcontinent - Correct. Western disturbances are extra tropical storms originating in the Mediterranean region that bring sudden winter rain/snow to the northwestern parts of India. They are brought in by the westerly jet stream.
- Western Disturbance causes sudden winter rain and snow to the northwestern parts of the Indian subcontinent - Correct. The effects of western disturbances are felt in northern India and parts of Pakistan. They bring rainfall and snowfall to these regions.
- Western Disturbance originates in Arabian Sea - Incorrect. As mentioned, western disturbances originate in the Mediterranean region and travel eastwards under influence of the westerlies. They do not originate in the Arabian Sea.