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Question Question 23
Explain how retreating monsoon winds are different from the north-east trades.
| Sl. No. | Retreating Monsoon | North-East Trades |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The retreating south west monsoon winds blow from N.E. to S.W. during October and November. | North east Monsoon winds are offshore winds that blow from North East to South West. |
| 2. | Retreating Monsoon winds are prevalent in October-November. | North-East Trade winds are prevalent from December to March. |
| 2. | These winds cause heavy rain in Tamil Nadu. | These winds cause rainfall to coromandel coast in the east. |