India has experienced a dry winter season (January-February) in 2025. In the context of this consider the following statements:

Western disturbances are the primary drivers of winter rainfall in north and central India.

Western disturbances are extra-tropical storms from the Indian Ocean, bringing sudden showers and northwest India.

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Western disturbances are the primary drivers of winter rainfall in north and central India. Correct: They are indeed the primary drivers of winter rainfall in north and central India, bringing moisture from the Mediterranean region.
Western disturbances are extra-tropical storms from the Indian Ocean, bringing sudden showers and northwest India. Incorrect: They are labelled as an extra-tropical storm originating in the Mediterranean, is an area of low pressure that brings sudden showers, snow and fog in northwest India.

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Western disturbances are the primary drivers of winter rainfall in north and central India. Correct: They are indeed the primary drivers of winter rainfall in north and central India, bringing moisture from the Mediterranean region.
Western disturbances are extra-tropical storms from the Indian Ocean, bringing sudden showers and northwest India. Incorrect: They are labelled as an extra-tropical storm originating in the Mediterranean, is an area of low pressure that brings sudden showers, snow and fog in northwest India.

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