Question
Why are Thiruvananthapuram and Shillong rainier in June than in July?
Solution
In the month of June, South-West monsoons advance from Indian Ocean, whereby increases the rainfall suddenly and is called ‘Burst of monsoons’.
The Arabian Sea branch reaches Thiruvananthapuram by 1st of June. Western ghats, on windward slope, give heavy rainfall. But in July, break in monsoon reduces the rainfall.
Similarly, Bay of Bengal branch reaches by 1st of June at Shillong. This is a rapid advance. So, Shillong gets heavy rainfall in June whereas in July the rainfall is reduced.
|
Town |
Rainfall June |
Rainfall July |
Difference |
|
1. Thiruvananthapuram |
35.6 cm |
22.3 cm |
13.3 cm |
|
2. Shillong |
47.6 cm |
35.9 cm |
11.7 cm |
