Jet Stream Location During Winter
The subtropical westerly jet stream exhibits specific characteristics regarding its altitude, seasonal timing, and geographical location over India.
- Altitude: This jet stream is typically found at a high altitude, generally around $12 \text{ km} above the Earth's surface.
- Season: Its presence and characteristics are most distinct during the Winter period over the Indian subcontinent.
- Latitude: During winter, the subtropical westerly jet shifts equatorward. Over India, it is commonly observed in the southern latitudes, approximately between $25^\circ - 30^\circ \text{N}.
Combining these parameters, the subtropical westerly jet over India is observed at approximately $12 \text{ km} height during the Winter season over the $25^\circ - 30^\circ \text{N} latitude band.
Important Questions from Indian Monsoon and Severe Weather
- Which one of the following statements about Western disturbances is FALSE?
- Choose the FALSE statement amongst the following:
Choose the correct combination of the physical properties (A, B, C and D) that are TRUE for the Indian summer monsoon system.
A – deep, B – moist, C – barotropic, D – baroclinic
Choose the correct combination of the following statements (A, B, C and D) that is TRUE for the Indian Northeast monsoon.
A. Northeast India gets maximum rainfall.
B. The winds are north-easterlies over Bay-of- Bengal.
C. Maximum number of tropical depressions, storms and cyclones are formed over Arabian Sea.
D. ITCZ is located south of $20^\circ\text{N}$
- During a break-monsoon condition in summer, the monsoon trough moves
