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Retreating monsoon
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Solution
- Withdrawal of monsoon means the time when monsoon winds retreat from the Indian subcontinent, which usually occurs between September and November. During this time, rainfall reduces and the weather starts becoming dry.
- The monsoon's withdrawal starts from northwest India and gradually passes through the entire country. During this process, some areas may receive good rainfall, especially over Tamil Nadu and southern parts of Andhra Pradesh, which indicates the northeast monsoon.
- The withdrawal of monsoon is important for agriculture, because at this time harvesting of Kharif crops takes place and sowing of Rabi crops begins.
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