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    Widespread Northeast Monsoon: IMD

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    Why in News
    According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the northeast monsoon, which
    makes up for most of Tamil Nadu's annual rainfall, has arrived.

    Normally, the northeast monsoon sets in around 20th October.


    The prolonged southwest monsoon has led to the delay in onset this year.

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    Key Points
    About the Monsoon:
    Generally, across the world, the monsoons are experienced in the tropical area
    roughly between 20° N and 20° S.
    The climate of India is described as the ‘monsoon’ type.
    In Asia, this type of climate is found mainly in the south and the southeast.
    Rainfall in India:
    Southwest monsoon: About 75% of the country’s annual rainfall is
    received from the Southwest monsoon between June and September.
    Northeast monsoon: It occurs during October to December.
    NorthEast Monsoon (NEM):
    Winter Monsoon: It is a comparatively small-scale monsoon, which is confined
    to the Southern peninsula.
    It is called the winter monsoon.
    Factors Behind Northeast Monsoon:
    Change in Wind pattern: After the complete withdrawal of the Southwest
    monsoon from the country takes place by mid-October, the wind pattern
    rapidly changes from the south-westerly to the north-easterly direction.
    Cyclonic Activities: The period after the Southwest monsoon season, from
    October to December, is the peak time for cyclonic activity in the North
    Indian Ocean region covering the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
    The winds associated with the formation of low pressure systems,
    depressions, or cyclones influence this monsoon, and therefore, the
    rainfall.
    Global Climate Parameters: The NEM rainfall is influenced by global
    climate parameters such as ENSO (El Nino/La Nina & Southern Oscillation
    Index - SOI), Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and Madden-Julian Oscillation
    (MJO).
    El Nino, positive IOD and MJO in phase 2-4 with amplitude greater
    than one are generally associated with good NEM rainfall.
    Also, La Nina & positive SOI during the second half of the season is
    also favourable for good NEM activity.
    Regions Associated:
    Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Kerala,
    north interior Karnataka, Mahe and Lakshadweep.
    Tamil Nadu records about 48% of its annual rainfall during these months,
    making it the key factor for undertaking agricultural activities and reservoir
    management in the state.

    Source: TH

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