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Name the hottest place in India.
Name the hottest part of India and give a reason for such extremity.
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Solution 1
Briyawali in Bikaner, Rajasthan (56°C).
Solution 2
Phalodi (Rajasthan)
Reason:
- Phalodi, a town in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, recorded India's highest-ever temperature of 51.0°C on May 19, 2016.
- It lies in the Thar Desert, where the arid climate, low humidity, clear skies, and scorching sun cause extreme heat.
- The absence of vegetation and water bodies adds to the intensity of the heat.
Notes
Students should refer to the answer according to the question.
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