Which of the following cities in India faces monsoon rain first?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Thiruvananthapuram.
· Thiruvananthapuram, located in Kerala, is the first city in India to experience the onset of the southwest monsoon, typically around early June.
· This region faces the monsoon rains first due to its geographical location along the southwestern coast, where the monsoon winds initially hit the Indian mainland.
· Following Thiruvananthapuram, the monsoon gradually progresses northward and eastward across the country.
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· Southwest Monsoon: This monsoon season is crucial for India's agriculture, bringing about 70-80% of the country’s annual rainfall.
· Monsoon Path: The monsoon generally moves from southwest to northeast, impacting coastal and interior regions progressively.
· Kerala: Known as the "Gateway of Monsoon in India," Kerala’s onset date for the southwest monsoon is around June 1st.
· Chennai: Typically receives more rainfall during the northeast monsoon season (October-December), as opposed to the southwest monsoon.