Question

define the term break of monsoon.

Answer 1

During the Monsoon season, there are periods when the Monsoon trough shifts closer to the foothills of Himalayas, which leads to sharp decrease in rainfall over most parts of the country. ... Such a synoptic situation is known as the 'break'Monsoon period.

OR
Break of monsoons is the break in the monsoonal rainfall. It typically happens in the month of August. During this period, Monsoon trough shifts closer to the foothills of Himalayas, which leads to sharp decrease in rainfall over most parts of the country. However, there is increased rainfall along the foothills of Himalayas, North-east India and parts of Southern Peninsula.

Answer 2

When the South-West Monsoon fails to bring rainfall for two or more weeks and there is a dry period in the rainy season, it is called the break of monsoon.