Question: Which of the following monsoon is known as winter monsoon or retreating monsoon?
Options:
South-West monsoon
North-East monsoon
South-East monsoon
North-West monsoon
📌 Important Points
→ During the months of October-November, the south-west monsoon winds become weaker and start to retreat from the skies of North India. This phase of the monsoon is known as the retreating monsoon.
→ India actually has two monsoons – the southwest monsoon and the northeast monsoon.
→ The southwest monsoon, which is the main monsoon, comes in from the sea and starts making its way up India’s west coast in early June.
→ North-East Monsoon winds blow during the winter season, while the retreating monsoon occurs during October and November.
→ North-East Monsoon winds bring rainfall over the coastal region of Tamil Nadu, while the retreating Monsoon is marked by clear skies and a rise in temperature.