Answer:
(i)
The Bay of Bengal branch of S.W. monsoons approaches Shillong about a week
before it touches Kolkata. So, the early start of monsoons gives Shillong more
rains.
(ii) Shillong is also located on the 1500-metre high Meghalaya plateau.
A sub-branch of the Bay of Bengal branch strikes it
directly. Here the Garo, Khasi Hills capture the clouds like a funnel and cause
heavy rains, i.e. more than Kolkata.
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