The Post-Monsoon/Retreating Season (October to November): As the land cools, the winds reverse direction. This period often brings devastating cyclones to the eastern coast of India (Odisha and Andhra Pradesh). Geographic Diversity in Rainfall

While the climate is "tropical monsoon," the actual rainfall varies drastically across regions:

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While the entire country is under the influence of this climate, the distribution of rain is far from equal. The Western Ghats and the Northeast (specifically Meghalaya) receive the lion's share of precipitation, often exceeding 400 cm annually. Mawsynram and Cherrapunji are famous for being the wettest places on Earth. In contrast, by the time the winds reach the Thar Desert in Rajasthan or the rain-shadow regions of the Deccan Plateau, they have lost most of their moisture, leading to arid or semi-arid conditions within the broader monsoon system. Impact on Agriculture and Economy