Question

How does the westerly jet help in bringing the western disturbances to the Indian sub-continent during winter?

Answer 1

• The westerly jet stream is a fast-moving air current that flows from west to east in the upper atmosphere over Central Asia during winter.
• The westerly jet stream is a fast-moving air current that flows from west to east in the upper atmosphere over Central Asia during winter.
• These winds push moist air masses (called western disturbances) from the Mediterranean region toward India.
• When these disturbances reach northern India, they bring rain and snow, especially in the northwestern plains and the Himalayas during winter months.