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Which phenomenon causes winter rainfall in North-West India?
- Southwest Monsoon
- Northeast Monsoon
- Western Disturbances
- Tropical Cyclones
Answer: Western Disturbances
Western Disturbances are extratropical storms originating in the Mediterranean region that bring winter rainfall to North-West India. They are crucial for Rabi crops like wheat. These disturbances move eastward, causing precipitation in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Delhi.