Question

Distinguish between North East Monsoon Winds and South West Monsoon Winds.

Answer 1

First of all, Southwest monsoon in general is called as Indian monsoon as it covers most parts of the country and Northeast monsoon is called as Retreating monsoon.

South West monsoon

After the spring Equinox on March 21, Sun advances north of the equator and is over the Indian subcontinent. This heats up the Indian landmass rapidly. Heat proceeds staring from the south and reaches Northwest India by March end.

Answer 2

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