(a).Southwest monsoon season is experienced from June to September. The western parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat receive rainfall during this period. Mangalore is situated to the west of Karnataka. The north east monsoon season is experienced in the months of November and December along the eastern coast of India. Chennai is situated on the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu and so receives rainfall in November and December.
(b).Rainfall is scarce in Rajasthan because the monsoon branch entering through Gujarat blows para lei to the Arrival Ii mountain ranges.
