Give reasons as to why the Seasonal reversal of wind direction takes place over the Indian subcontinent?
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Seasonal reversal of wind direction over the Indian subcontinent takes place due to pressure differential. El Nino has major role to play in the seasonal reversal of wind direction over the Indian subcontinent.
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