Question

Describe high rainfall region and low rainfall region in India.

Answer 1

Hint: India receives an average of 125 cm rainfall throughout the year. Monsoon (June to September) constitutes 75% of the total rainfall. The Western Coast and North East of India collect about 400 cm of precipitation yearly. On the other hand, regions like Rajasthan and Gujarat receive less than 60 cm.

Complete Answer: The Indian monsoon pattern is one of the most prominent monsoon patterns in the world. Wind blows from the northeast during cooler months and takes an opposite motion, from the southwest during the warmer months of the year. The North east monsoon blows from land to sea, whereas the south east monsoon blows from sea to land. These two patterns of wind affect the climate of India.
Areas which face 200-300 cm rainfall are the high rainfall regions. In the beginning of the season, the windward side of the Western Ghats witnesses high rainfall, more than 250 cm. The highest level rainfall of this season is seen in the north-eastern part of the country. Mawsynram receives the highest average rainfall in the world.
Areas which face 50 cm or less rainfall are considered the low rainfall regions. These regions are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, etc.
Regions that receive the least amount of rain in India are known as scanty rainfall regions. Jaisalmer receives the lowest amount of rainfall in India.

Note: The regions in India are divided into High, Moderate, Low, and Scanty rainfall regions. Therefore high rainfall region should not be confused with moderate, and Low rainfall region with scanty.