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18 Seasons

Seasons and I

There is air all around us. It heats up and cools down. It keeps changing all the

time. This change is called weather . When a similar type of weather prevails
over a period of some weeks or months, it is called season .

Different seasons have different features. You can enjoy different seasons in

different ways.

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There are three main seasons in India— summer season rainy
season and winter season .

Summer Season

The summer season lasts from the months of April to June. The day

is long and the sun shines for a long time, so it is hot during these
months. A hot and dry wind blows during

these months, it is called loo .

To keep cool, people use fans and air-coolers.

Many people sit in the cool shade of trees.

Some people also use air-conditioners. They

wear cotton clothes. They like to take cool
foods like ice cream, cold water, juice and

cold milk. They do not like to go out at noon

as it is very hot then. Many people go to hill

stations.

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