explain the process of retreating monsoon and advancing monsoon?
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Explanation:
In India, South-west winds bring in Monsoon season which lasts from June to September. During September, winds from North-east direction start gaining strength and tries to push out South-west monsoon wind. Due to this, it creates thunder storms while monsoon is about to withdraw which is called retreating monsoon.
Advancing Monsoon: South West Monsoon winds blow over the warm oceans and thus bear moisture bringing abundant rainfall in India. The monsoon covers the entire country in about a month's time. The arrival of the Monsoon winds brings a change in the weather of the country.
Due to this, it creates thunder storms while monsoon is about to withdraw which is called retreating monsoon. When the retreating monsoon blows from the northeast across the Bay of Bengal, it picks up a significant amount of moisture, which is subsequently released after moving back onto the peninsular
The advancing monsoon prevails during the months of June, July, August and September. (i) It brings a total change in weather conditions. (ii) Early in the season of advancing monsoon, the windward side of Western Ghats receives very heavy rainfall. The maximum rainfall of this season occurs in