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A monsoon (/ m ɒ n ˈ s uː n /) is traditionally a seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation [1] but is now used to describe seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated with annual latitudinal oscillation of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) between its limits to the north and south of the equator.
The economic significance of the monsoon is aptly described by Pranab Mukherjee's remark that the monsoon is the "real finance minister of India". [ 4 ] [ 5 ] A good monsoon results in better agricultural yields, which brings down prices of essential food commodities and reduces imports, thus reducing food inflation overall. [ 49 ]
The northeast monsoon, active from October till February, brings cold and dry air from China over most of Thailand. [8]: 2 In southern Thailand, the northeast monsoon brings mild weather and abundant rainfall on the eastern coast of that region. [8]: 2 However most of Thailand experiences dry weather and mild temperatures during this season.
An area of tropical monsoon climate (occasionally known as a sub-equatorial, tropical wet climate or a tropical monsoon and trade-wind littoral climate) is a tropical climate subtype that corresponds to the Köppen climate classification category Am. Tropical monsoon climates have monthly mean temperatures above 18 °C (64 °F) in every month ...
Seasonal tropical forest, also known as moist deciduous, semi-evergreen seasonal, tropical mixed or monsoon [1] forest, typically contains a range of tree species: only some of which drop some or all of their leaves during the dry season.
Cities like Madras, which get less rain from the Southwest Monsoon, receives rain from this Monsoon. About 50% to 60% of the rain received by the state of Tamil Nadu is from the Northeast Monsoon. [11] In Southern Asia, the northeastern monsoons take place from December to early March when the surface high-pressure system is strongest. [12]
India's monsoon season is arguably the single most important weather phenomenon for the country, and a good monsoon can noticeably boost the nation's economy and the livelihoods of its 120 million ...
The monsoon seasons in the country are distinct by region, the southern part mirrors the Malay Peninsula and monsoon begins in October and ends in March. The rest of the nation has monsoons and/or frequent thundershowers from April/May through October, but often lasts beyond October. Thailand cycles yearly between drought and flooding.