What is north-east and south-west monsoon?

Indian Monsoon arrives in 2 Phases. First phase is known as Southwest Monsoon and Second phase is known as Northeast Monsoon. Let's understand in detail. Southwest Monsoon. Other Name: Southwest Monsoon is also known as Summer Monsoon as it arrives when summer season arrives in India. read more

North East monsoon is the weak rain bearing seasonal winds that flow when the South West monsoon retreats from the Indian mainland. They pick-up the moisture mainly from Bay of Bengal and gives rain to many places in India during the months of October and November. read more

The Bay of Bengal Branch of Southwest Monsoon flows over the Bay of Bengal heading towards North-East India and Bengal, picking up more moisture from the Bay of Bengal. The winds arrive at the Eastern Himalayas with large amounts of rain. read more

Monsoon trough is basically the meeting place of the Arabian Sea current and the deflected Bay of Bengal current. Wherever these two currents meet, a trough is created and oscillation of this trough brings rain. read more