Question

Any 2 difference between summer rainfall and winter rainfall

Answer 1

The summer monsoon brings heavy rains and creates a moisture-rich atmosphere, while the winter monsoon generates long periods of dry and arid conditions. The summer monsoon generally begins in April and lasts through late September, while the winter monsoon arrives in October and ends in March. Rainfall produced during the summer monsoon can be very intense; flash floods and even crop damage are not uncommon in regions subject to the monsoon's effects

The duration and conditions associated with both monsoons depend largely on the conditions over the Indian Ocean, where they form and the presence or absence of other atmospheric conditions. Generally, the end of winter brings warm and humid air from the southwestern part of the Indian Ocean; this air makes its way towards land, eventually settling over Southeast Asia.

The summer monsoon brings rain every day. Excessive atmospheric moisture and unusually warm air can create torrential, relentless rains that may devastate crop fields and wreak havoc in riverside communities and cities.Winter monsoons arrive in October; they are characterized by dry air and cooler temperatures, offering rain-soaked regions a welcome relief from months of endless rains. Winter monsoons are usually less powerful than summer monsoons and may bring high winds in addition to drier air.

Answer 2

Summer monsoon is what we generally refer to as “rainy season”. Heating of the Indian subcontinent during the summer causes a large scale low pressure area to form over northern India. This drives winds from the southwest towards the landmass. While these winds pass over the Arabian Sea, they collect some moisture and it rains when they arrive over land. The southwest monsoon begins early June and ends in mid September.


Where the summer monsoon ends, winter monsoon begins. The winds now coming from the northeast cause minimal rainfall over the rest of the country, but the eastern coast of India receives considerable amount of rainfall. This is because the winds pass over Bay of Bengal, picking up moisture in the process