Question

what are the monsoons how are they caused describe briefly the summer monsoon and the winter monsoon

Answer 1

Summer Monsoon

Also, known as South-West Monsoon

Starts in last week of May and ends in last week of October

More powerful than North-east monsoon

Starts from Southern tip of India

Covers whole India including North-west region

Branches of monsoon: Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea

Direction of winds: South to North

Brings heavy rains and creates a moisture-rich atmosphere

Brings rains almost every day and flash floods in major parts of the country

Winter Monsoon

Also, known as North-East Monsoon

Starts in first week of November and ends in last week of February

Less powerful than South-west monsoon

Starts from Southern tip of India

Covers only Southern states of India including Tamil Nadu, etc.

Branches of monsoon: Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea