Describe the Arabian monsoon.

Monsoon is a seasonal shift in the prevailing wind direction that usually brings different kind of weather. Monsoon is also known as rainy season and lasting from July to September.

Arabian Sea is located in the north-western part of the Indian Ocean. Arabian Sea is stronger than the Bay of Bengal. Inner plateau receives very low rainfall from Arabian Sea. Arabian Sea monsoon is one of the branches of South-West monsoon.

Arabian Sea Monsoon branch strikes Western Ghat. It sheds about 250-300 cm of rainfall. Rajasthan is parallel to the Aravalli ranges and receives very little rainfall. Wind blowing from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea in the southwest brings heavy rainfall to the area.