Q259
Kashmir valley receives heavy rainfall and snowfall in winter due to
A.
western disturbances
AnswerB.
eastern disturbances
C.
varied topography
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Kashmir Valley receives heavy snowfall during winter season, maximum in January. Average snowfall is about 120 cm. It is mainly due to Western disturbances, which are temperate cyclones originating from Mediterranean sea.