SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -During the months of October-November, the south-west monsoon winds become weaker and start to retreat from the skies of North India. This phase of the monsoon is known as the retreating monsoon.

Detailed explanation-2: -Winds move back from the mainland to the Indian Ocean from North-East to South-West direction.

Detailed explanation-3: -This happens due to low temperatures caused by apparent shift of the sun towards the equator and also owing to the widespread rains bringing down temperatures perceptibly. Consequently, the air pressure starts decreasing. Such changes in the patterns of atmospheric pressure causes Southwest monsoons to withdraw.