Question

What is the general direction of the Southwest Monsoon winds and where does it change?

Answer 1

The monsoon is a seasonal modification of the general planetary wind system. During summer, the interior of Asia and India become centre of great heat and a powerful low pressure develops there. On the other hand, the water surface of Indian ocean remains cooler and the pressure gradient is towards the heated interior. Trade winds are substituted by monsoon winds blowing from south-west. As the wind blows from water to land, it is moist and brings lots of rain. The wind is known as South-West Monsoon Wind.