Geography
On my visit to the queen of the hills, the city of Nainital in the month of December, there was snowfall and I stayed indoors. I was thrilled but also amazed as to why it occurred when it was cold winters.
(i) What is the cause for the precipitation to occur at Nainital?
(ii) Explain the phenomenon which leads to the given situation.
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(i) Western Disturbances are the cause for the precipitation to occur at Nainital.
(ii) During winter, western disturbances bring moist winds to northern India. In high-altitude regions like Nainital, low temperatures cause this moisture to condense and fall as snow instead of rain.
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