Question

Describe the mechanism of southwest monsoons.

Answer 1

Instruction: Explain the southwest monsoons.

Solution:

• The advancing monsoon or south-west monsoon blows in summer.
• During summer a low-pressure zone develops over the Indian landmass and a high pressure develops in the Indian Ocean.
• As a result of this pressure difference, moisture-laden monsoon winds blow from the Indian Ocean to the Indian subcontinent.
• As the winds blow from the south-west direction, they are known as southwest monsoon winds.
• South-west monsoon winds bring most of the rainfall in India.