Question

The summer monsoon normally arrives in the South Bengal during
1. 1 - 5 June
2. 5 - 10 June
3. 10 - 15 June
4. 15 - 20 June

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 5 - 10 June

The correct answer is 5 - 10 June.

• Bay of Bengal current is the main reason of rainfall in West Bengal occurs due to the summer monsoon. The summer monsoon normally arrives in the South Bengal during 5 - 10 June.
• 75% of the total rainfall in India occurs due to the South-west monsoons.
• Southwest monsoon is the rain-bearing seasonal winds that flow from the Arabian Sea to the mainland of India from the South-West direction.
• The monsoon season stretches from June to September.
• The average annual rainfall varies in the different parts of the state.
  • The northern region receives heavy rainfall, ranging from about 200 to 400 cm.
  • The coastal areas, Gangetic plains, and the central parts of the state receive about 150-200 cm of rainfall.
• With the arrival of the monsoons, low pressures in the Bay of Bengal region generally lead to storms in the coastal areas.