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Western disturbances bring moisture from the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean and Caspian Sea and cause rain and snowfall in the northern areas of the Indian subcontinent. An average of six to seven strong western disturbances pass through the Indian subcontinent every month during winter.
Weather: Shadow Dense Fog – Photo: Amar Ujala
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The air quality in various parts of the country from Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana to Bihar reached very severe category on Wednesday. Due to the suffocating environment, people are facing a lot of problems like sore throat and burning sensation in the eyes. The Meteorological Department says that after the increase in westerly winds due to the new western disturbance, people are expected to get relief from the suffocating pollution.
Western disturbances bring moisture from the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean and Caspian Sea and cause rain and snowfall in the northern areas of the Indian subcontinent. An average of six to seven strong western disturbances pass through the Indian subcontinent every month during winter. These are very important for Rabi crops, especially wheat. It is the first western disturbance of the current winter season to become active from November 14. It is coming towards India from the Mediterranean Sea.
