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What is the extent of the hot weather season in India?

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Hint: Hot weather season is the season which starts from the month of March and continues till the month of May. They possess warm days and warm nights. The temperature range is very high in the interior parts of the country and vice versa.

Complete answer:
The temperature in North India starts rising when there is northward movement of the sun towards the Tropic of Cancer and ranges from 30 to 32 degree celsius. The months of April, May and June are the major months of summer in north India. The weather experiences a low pressure area which extends to the Thar Desert in the northwest to Patna and Chotanagpur in the east and southeast, strong and gusty weather, hot, dry winds which is known as ‘Loo’ and in West Bengal it is known as ‘Kaal Baisakhi’. The state with the maximum temperature of 50 degree celsius is Barmer in Rajasthan.

Hot weather season has numerous health benefits:
> The rate of heart attacks reduces in the summer season due to high levels of Vitamin D present in the sunlight.
> Summer season makes people consume more and more fruits which boosts the immune system and helps in weight loss as well.
> The season increases the intake of water which is the most essential element for the human body leading to removal of toxins from the body.
> Early waking up and exposure to the sun removes sleep disorders such as insomnia.

Note:
During the close of the summer season there are pre-monsoon showers in the state of Kerala and Karnataka.
The hot weather season is marked by the ripening of mangoes.
The hot weather season can also result in Tornadoes.