Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The western cyclonic disturbances are influenced from the Mediterranean region.
2. They usually influence the weather of the north and north-western regions of India.
3. Tropical cyclones occur during the monsoon are part of the easterly flow.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: All of the above
Notes: The western cyclonic disturbances are weather phenomena of the winter months brought in by the westerly flow from the Mediterranean region. They usually influence the weather of the north and north-western regions of India. Tropical cyclones occur during the monsoon, as well as, in October - November, and are part of the easterly flow. These disturbances affect the coastal regions of the country.

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