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Why is July rainier in Mumbai than in Thiruvananthapuram?

Solution

Both Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram receive rainfall from South West Monsoons in Summer.
South West Monsoons reach Thiruvananthapuram by 1st of June. But in July, there is a break in monsoons thereby reducing rainfall. In Mumbai, South West Monsoons reach by 10th June causing continuous rainfall for a month. Hence, July is rainier in Mumbai.

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