What Causes the
Monsoon in India?
The southwest summer monsoon winds are attracted to India
by a low pressure area that's caused by the extreme heat of the Thar Desert and
adjoining areas, during summer. Moisture-laden winds from the Indian Ocean come
to fill up the void, but because they can't pass through the Himalayan region,
they're forced to rise. They gain in altitude of the clouds ,resulting in a drop in
temperature, bringing about rain.
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What can be expected during the Monsoon in India?
The southwest monsoon reaches the coast of the
southern state of Kerala around June 1st. It usually arrives
in Mumbai approximately 10 days later, reaches Delhi by the
end of June, and covers the rest of India by mid-July. The rain injects an amazing amount of vigor into people, and it's common
to see children running about, dancing in the rain, and playing games. Even the
adults join in because it's so refreshing and such fun too.......
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Which place receives the most rain in India during the
Monsoon?
It’s important to
note that some regions receive more rain than others during the monsoon. Out of
India's major cities, Mumbai receives the most rain, followed by Kolkata
(Calcutta).
The eastern Himalayan region, around Darjeeling and Shillong, is one of the wettest areas in not just India, but the whole world, during the monsoon. This is because the monsoon picks up additional moisture from the Bay of Bengal as it heads towards the Himalayan range. |
Which place receives the least rain in India during the Monsoon?
As far as major cities are
concerned, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad receive comparatively
less rain. Chennai doesn’t receive much rain at all during the
southwest monsoon, as the south of India gets most of its rainfall from the northeast monsoon, from October
to December.
Areas that receive the least rain and are most suited for travel during the monsoon include the desert state of Rajasthan, the Deccan Plateau on the eastern side of the Western Ghats mountain range, and Ladakh in far north India. |
What are the benefits of travelling to India during the
Monsoon?
Monsoon time can be a great time to visit India as tourist attractions
aren't crowded, airfares can be cheaper, and bargain rates are up for grabs at
hotels throughout the country. You’ll also get to see another side of India, where
nature comes alive in a landscape of cool, lush greenery.
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Without neighbours one is depressed , be it the monsoon depression or rain on our behest.......