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3.6.2. Indian Desert - Thar desert (hot)


The climate of this region is characterised by excessive drought, the rainfall being scanty and irregular.


The winter rains of northern India rarely penetrate into the region.


November to March is characterized by extreme variations of temperature and the temperature is frequently below freezing point at night.

During April to June the heat are intense, frequent scorching winds prevail with great desiccating.


The relative humidity of the atmosphere is always low.


The climate is hostile to all vegetation, only plants and animals possessing special adaptations being able to establish themselves.