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Climate of Mizoram

Mizoram is a mountainous state nestling in the southern tip of the north-east region of India.
Covered with verdant forests dominated by thick bamboo groves, teeming with vibrant wildlife, sheer cliffs and breath-taking waterfalls, dotted with unique landmarks of myriad folklores and picturesque villages of houses built on stilts, a land of dramatic seas of morning mists that enfold islands of hills and peaks.
This is the land of the Highlanders, or the Mizos.
For anyone looking for a quiet holiday or outdoor activities in pristine and peaceful setting, this is a destination worth your while.
Standing aloof from the adjacent plains of Assam and the other neighboring states, Mizoram remains an exotic location sharing more than one-third of its boundary with Bangladesh and Myanmar and its capital, Aizawl is still one of the least-frequented cities in India.
With a population of 888573 only, it is one of the most sparsely-populated states.
Mizoram has a moderate and pleasant climate throughout the year, and is an idyllic land of great natural beauty having rich variety of flora and fauna.
Though still considered remote and hence, an unfrequented destination, the location of Mizoram itself helps maintain its quaint appeal, as do its scenic landscapes of bluish hills and mountains, steep rocky cliffs, serene lakes and deep valleys of gurgling streams plunging down sheer drops to form spectacular waterfalls.
To the more adventurous spirit, the rugged terrains and rivers are ideal for various outdoor sports and activities.
Again, the fantastic array of wildlife, especially the birds, is an added attraction to the nature lovers

Basic Information of Climate of Mizoram

The state gets a good rainfall. During rains the Climate of Mizoram in the lower hills is humid and enervating.
Malarial fever was a common feature during and after rains particularly in the lower area.
It is quite cool and pleasant on the higher hills, even during the hot season.
A special feature of the climate here is the occurrence of violent storms during March-April.
Heavy storms come from the north-west and they sweep over the hills in the entire state.
Rainfall is generally evenly distributed.
The crops seldom suffer from drought. Mizoram, as a whole, gets an average rainfall of about 3,000 mm with Aizawal town having 2,380 mm and Lunglei 3,178 mm.
Temperature in the state varies from about 12^oC in winter to about 30^oC in summer.
Winter is from November to February.
There is generally no rain or very little rain during the winter months.
Winter is followed by spring which starts at the end of February and continues till the middle of April.
In April, storms occur and the summer starts.
In April and May temperature goes up to 30^o
The hills are covered by a haze.
Heavy rains start in June and continue upto August.
September and October are the autumn months when the rains cease and the temperature is usually between 19^oC and 25^o
At an altitude of 2,210 metres above the sea level, Phawngpui Tlang is the highest peak in Mizoram.
Close to 91 per cent of the State area is covered by forests.

Classification of Climate of Mizoram

*Classification*	*Count*	*Köppen-Geiger*	*Examples*
Humid subtropical climate	53	Cwa	Aizawl, Lunglei, Kolasib, Sachal, Naibbawi
Tropical monsoon climate	21	Am	Leite, Seirep, Bunglang, Laungmasu,Chhimluang
Subtropical highland oceanic climate	12	Cwb	Teikhang, Hnahlan, Tuisen, Khawhai, Champhai
Tropical savanna climate	4	Aw	Baktawng, Sairang, Dapchhuah, Serkmun

Agro-climatic Zone of Mizoram

The agro-climatic conditions of Mizoram having both temperate and semi tropical climates with tropic and temperate zones, is conducive to a wide variety of crops.
Mizoram has well distributed rainfall of 1900 mm to 3000 mm (75 to 118 inches) spread over eight to ten months in the year and agriculture is the mainstay of the Mizos.
More than 70% of the total population is engaged in some form of agriculture.
The age-old practice of Jhum cultivation is conducted by most people living in rural areas.
Recently, Godrej Agrovet Limited has entered into a new venture wherein Oil Palm and Jatropha cultivation, for biofuels is being promoted.
A low calorie sugar substitute, Stevia rebaudiana, known as ‘sweetleaf’, has also recently been grown to improve economical agricultural diversity.
Mizoram is an agriculturally rich state with its vibrant flora and fauna, its varied soil and 13 rivers to irrigate the land.
Agriculture, therefore, remains the mainstay of Mizoram’s economy that engages 70 per cent of its population, with large parts of the state practicing Jhum cultivation annually.
With its natural resources and with government support the state is becoming self-sufficient in the production of food grains.

Climate Change Aspect

Climate Change is a multi-objective problem therefore the vulnerability and adaptive capacities are diverse and varies from state to state and based on several sectoral and cross sectoral parameters.
Sectoral parameters include key sectors of the state’s economy and cross sectoral factors include
1. Poverty
2. Inequality and social discrimination over property rights and
3. Access to resources
4. Social attrition/migration,
5. Unequal and unsustainable competition for scarce natural resources.

State Climate Change Cell

The State Climate Change Cell of Mizoram under the Mizoram Science, Technology and Innovation Council (MISTIC) was established to carry out the its own work plans and project works, within the objectives of two missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) prepared by the Government of India.
These missions are the National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE) and The Strategic Knowledge Mission (SKM).
It also functions as one of the organizations networking with the state of the Mizoram which would carry out the objectives of the Strategic Knowledge Mission (SKM) of the Mizoram State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC).

The current major activities of the State Climate Change Cell may be broadly listed as follows:-

District wise vulnerability and Risk Assessment of Climate Change for the State of Mizoram on four different selected sectors such as health, water resources, forest and agriculture.
Organizing training programmes and workshop on climate change related issues mainly to address on capacity building of stakeholders of climate change in Mizoram.
Creating educational programmes and events to aware the mass public towards the knowledge on climate change in Mizoram.

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