Explain any six characteristic of southwest monsoon
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Two important characteristics of the South west monsoon rainfall are: It is influenced by the mountains and relief features of the country. For example, the western slopes of the Western Ghats get heavy rainfall while the eastern slopes get scanty rainfall as the latter lies on the leeward side of the Western Ghats.
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Explanation:Advancing monsoon or south-west monsoon season gives maximum rainfall to India which lasts from June to September.
Temperature: Temperature remains less uniform throughout the rainy season. Temperature rises whenever there is a break in monsoon. Highest temperature is experienced in Aravali ranges which is 38° to 40°C.
Other parts of north India experience a temperature above 30°C.
Temperature over Western Ghats is very low due to heavy rainfall. The coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and adjoining parts of Andhra Pradesh have temperatures above 30°C as they receive little rainfall during this season
Pressure: Low pressure prevails due to high temperature and increases towards south.
Rainfall: 90% of total rainfall is received in this season. Rainfall decreases with increase in distance from sea.
Monsoon break: The rainless interval during south west monsoon season is known as ‘breaks’. It is another characteristic feature of this season.