Difference between siuth western and north eastern monsoon
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Indian Monsoon arrives in 2 Phases. First phase is known as Southwest Monsoon and Second phase is known as Northeast Monsoon. Let’s understand in detail.
Southwest Monsoon
Other Name: Southwest Monsoon is also known as Summer Monsoon as it arrives when summer season arrives in India.
Period: May to October
Monsoon Branches: Bay of Bengal Branch and Arabian Sea Branch
Areas Covered: All regions of India. Below image shows normal onset and withdrawal dates of monsoon in Indian states.
Direction of Winds: South to North
Northeast Monsoon
Other Name: Northeast Monsoon is also known as Winter Monsoon as it arrives when winter season arrives in India.
Period: October to December
Monsoon Branches: Bay of Bengal Branch
Areas Covered: Peninsular India. (Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Apart from these, Kerala, Karnataka and Lakshadweep also receive rains till December.
Direction of Winds: North to South