Write a short note on the retreating monsoon or the transition season.

(a) During October-November-, with the apparent movement of the sun towards the south, the monsoon trough or the low-pressure trough over the northern plains become weaker. It is replaced by a high pressure system which weakens the monsoon winds. They therefore, start Withdrawing gradually.
(b) The monsoons retreat from most parts of India by mid-October.
(c) The retreat of the monsoon is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature.
(d) While day temperatures are high, nights are cool and pleasant.
(e) Owing to the conditions of high temperature and humidity,, the weather becomes
rather oppressive during the day. This is commonly known as ‘October heat.’