Some features of Squalls at Delhi

Authors

  • Y. P. R. BHALOTRA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v8i2.5022

Keywords:

Squalls at Delh, humidity, Upper winds upper air temperature

Abstract

The paper contains a discussion on the local upper winds and the upper air temperatures and humidities on the days of squalls and the mechanism of squalls at Delhi. The direction of upper winds at various levels and in different months, which are favourable for the development of squalls have been stated, The correspondence between the direction of the upper winds at various levels and the direction of the following squall has also been given. An examination has been made of the relevant radiosonde data available from the routine ascents at New Delhi and the changes occurring in the upper air temperatures and humidities, prior to the passage of squalls, noted. Synoptic charts for the squally days have been studied in detail and the main factors responsible  for the occurrence of squalls in different seasons, stated.

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Published

01-04-1957

How to Cite

[1]
Y. P. R. . BHALOTRA, “Some features of Squalls at Delhi”, MAUSAM, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 169–182, Apr. 1957.

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (1957): MAUSAM

Section

Research Papers

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