Anticyclones and temperature rise

Q.  Currently the temperatures are rising in the coastal regions of India especially the eastern coast. The reason behind is stated to be
- Published on 21 Apr 16

a. An anti-cyclone
b. A cyclone
c. Pollution and emissions at coastal areas
d. Pollution in the hinterlands

ANSWER: An anti-cyclone
 
  • Currently, there is an anti-cyclone (circulation of winds around a region of high atmospheric pressure) in the Bay of Bengal.
  • This is not allowing advection, which means the sea breeze that helps in cooling the temperatures is not (flowing towards the land) happening.
  • The combined effect is leading to heat wave conditions.

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