Retreating Monsoon


 
 
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Retreating Monsoon

Retreating/Post Monsoon Season (The Transition Season):

The sun starts shifting towards the South during October-November. During this time, the low pressure trough over the Northern plains weakens and is replaced gradually by a high pressure system. This is followed by the South-West monsoon winds. By the beginning of October, the monsoon withdraws from the Northern plains. The months of October-November form a transition period from hot rainy to dry winter conditions.

Features of Retreating Monsoon:

The characteristic features of retreating monsoon are •    The period is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature. •    The day temperatures are high but nights are cool and pleasant. •    Due to the temperature still remaining high and humidity not reducing the heat is oppressive. This phenomenon is also called October heat.

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Question : 1

The retreating monsoon withdraws from the ____________________

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Question : 2

Cyclones in Odisha occur mainly due to the depression over_____________

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Name the month when monsoon begins to retreat from the North - Western parts of country .

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