Question

Distinguish between:
South-West monsoon and Retreating monsoon.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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Summer Monsoon:

• Summer monsoon winds blow from June to September.
• The direction of these winds is from South-West.
• They blow from sea to land and are moisture-laden winds.
• South-West winds bring heavy rainfall. This is a high temperature and high humidity season. The pressure is low on the land area and high over surrounding water bodies.
• During these months there is rainfall in the whole subcontinent.

Retreating Monsoon:

• These winds blow during October and November.
• The direction of these winds is from North East.
• These winds blow from land to sea.
• The temperature changes and the humidity remains high but rainfall decreases. It is a transition from rainy season to the cold dry winter season.
• The coastal areas of Tamil Nadu receive maximum rainfall from these retreating winds

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