Question

Differentiate between onset of monsoon and retreating monsoon.

Answer 1

North East Monsoon winds blow during winter season while retreating monsoon occurs during October and November.

North east Monsoon winds bring rainfall over the coastal region of Tamil Nadu while the retreating Monsoon is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature.

Answer 2

1)It is present in June till September.

2)It carries Moist Wind

3)It consists of two branches: i) Arabian Sea Branch and ii) Bay Of Bengal Branch

4)Most of the rain occurs in India due to the Advancing Monsoon.

5)It travels from Wind Sea to Land

Retreating Monsoon:

1)It is present in October till November.

2)It carries Dry Winds.

3)It only has one Branch.

4)Less rain occurs in India due to Retreating Monsoon.

5)It travels Wind Land to Sea.