Rainfall during the months of June to Spetember is caused due to which of the following phenomena?

Retreating monsoon winds

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Monsoon winds

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The Western mediterranean winds

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South east cyclone

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Solution

The correct option is B Monsoon winds
Karnataka receives rainfall, courtesy of the southwest monsoon winds. These are created due to the pressure difference between North India (low pressure) and the Madagascar (high pressure) region. The monsoon season in Karnataka spans from June through September.

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Month	June	July	August	September
Rainfall (cm)	5	20	15	10