Northeast Monsoon
26-08-2023
11:53 AM
1 min read
![Northeast Monsoon Blog Image](https://vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/Northeast_Monsoon_9018f8b708.jpeg)
Overview:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently announced the onset of the northeast monsoon over South India.
About Northeast Monsoon:
- India receives rainfall during two seasons.
- About 75 per cent of the country’s annual rainfall is received from the Southwest monsoon between June and September.
- The Northeast monsoon, on the other hand, occurs during October to December, and is a comparatively small-scale monsoon, which is confined to the Southern peninsula.
- Also called the winter monsoon, the rainfall associated with the Northeast monsoon is important for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, north interior Karnataka, Mahe and Lakshadweep.
![](https://vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/Counselling_form_banner_164dd214c5.webp)
Source : All India Radio