How does altitude affect the climate of India? - Vidyadip

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How does altitude affect the climate of India?

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India has mountains to the north which have an average height of about 6,000 mts.
The Himalayas prevent the cold winds from Central Asia, from entering the subcontinent.
It is due to these mountains that the Indian subcontinent experiences comparatively milder winters as compared to Central Asia.

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