Question

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Northern India has cold-wave conditions in January.

Answer 1

Northern India experiences cold-wave conditions in January because it lies far from the moderating influence of the sea (continental climate), has high pressure due to rapid cooling of the land, and is affected by cold winds from Central Asia and snowfall in the nearby Himalayas. The oblique angle of winter sun rays also contributes to the cold climate during this period.