<Li> Southwest (SW) monsoon </Li> <Li> Northeast (NE) monsoon </Li> <P> Based on the time of year that these winds bring rain to India, the monsoon can also be categorized into two periods: </P> <Ul> <Li> Summer monsoon (May to September) </Li> <Li> Winter monsoon (October to November) </Li> </Ul>

Why monsoons are important for south and southeast asia