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Arrow-Puffin-4_Semester-1 Social 3291. Position: The Tropic of Cancer passes through India. As a result, India is a tropical country with a hot and humid climate.2. Sea: As India is a vast peninsular country, many states are located very close to the sea. The wind and rainfall pattern of these states are different from other states.3. Himalayas: The high Himalayas save the country from cold winds and confine the monsoon to the Indian subcontinent.4. Physical Features: India has varied physical features. These physical features affect the climate of our country.SeasonsIndia%u2019s climate is mainly divided into three main seasonssummer, winter and monsoon. The North East and the Kashmir Valley experience spring and autumn also.Summer SeasonThe summer season starts from March and continues till the end of June. The important feature of this season is longer days and shorter nights. Except the mountains and the south of India, most of the other parts experience very high temperatures. The temperature in the Thar Desert shoots upto 50 Degree Celsius. North India experiences hot and dry winds called %u2018loo%u2019. Dust storms are also very common.Southern India is surrounded by the sea on three sides, so it is less hot. The breeze coming from the sea keeps the coastal areas cool. Clothes Worn During Summer Fruits Available During SummerHow do the Himalayas influence the climate of India?CheckpointWhen does the summer season start in India?Checkpoint