Question

Why does Mumbai receive rainfall in summers while Chennai receives rainfall in winters?

Answer 1

Mumbai receives more rainfall in summers from the Arabian sea branch, blowing from June to September because:

a. Mumbai is located on the western coast.
b. It is located on the windward side of Western ghats , where the winds are on shore that is blowing from sea to land.

Whereas, Chennai receives rainfall in winters because:

a. Chennai is located on the eastern coast.
b. Arabian sea branch by the time reaches Chennai, it becomes off shore and gives less rains.
c.Chennai receives most of its rains from the North east monsoons in winters or from the retreating monsoons from October to December.