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The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is a climatic feature. It is a region where trade winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres meet. This convergence leads to increased rainfall and thunderstorms. The ITCZ shifts with the seasons, influencing weather patterns. It plays a crucial role in tropical climates. Understanding the ITCZ is vital for predicting monsoon patterns in India.

Indian Monsoonal Regime

A brief discussion of the main characteristics and genesis of the monsoon will be useful to understand the...

 November 7, 2022

Monsoon Winds

The word monsoon has been derived from the Arabic word 'mausim' which means season. Thus, the monsoon winds...

 October 27, 2022

Seasonal Distribution of Pressure

Like temperature, seasonal distribution of pressure is studied with reference to two extreme months January and July. In...

 October 27, 2022

How Climate change will shift the Tropical Rain Belt?

Recently, a research report was published in the Nature regarding the impact of climate change on the Tropical...

 January 20, 2021

Tropical Cyclone Cristobal Forms in Southern Gulf of Mexico

The tropical cyclone Cristobal recently making headlines has originated in the southern Gulf of Mexico. This phenomenon is...

 June 3, 2020

Cyclones ‘Titli’ and ‘Luban’ Develop in Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean Region is currently witnessing two cyclonic storms, TITLI and LUBAN. While the Arabian Sea hosts...

 October 9, 2018

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