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What are the negative effects of monsoons in South Asia?
While too little rainfall during the summer monsoon can cause dire conditions for farmers on land, too much rainfall and overly strong winds can make coastal waters unsafe, preventing fishermen throughout South Asia from heading to sea to catch the fish they depend on for income.
Why is Southeast Asia so wet?
Monsoon season is when the winds bring humidity from the Indian Ocean to the Southeast Asian subcontinent. The seasonal winds commonly bring heavy rains and thunderstorms, which constitutes the rainy season.
Why are the monsoons so important in South Asia?
Being attuned both to the potential dangers before the storm and the need to help others after it passes is right and proper. But we also need to understand that these rains bring abundant blessings. The monsoon season signals relief from the scorching summer heat. The long-awaited rainfall is something for which South Asians are grateful.
Where does the monsoon rain and wind occur?
The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA satellites and models we can see the monsoon patterns like never before. Right click images to download them if they automatically display in your browser.
Monsoons are most often associated with the Indian Ocean. Monsoons always blow from cold to warm regions. The summer monsoon and the winter monsoon determine the climate for most of India and Southeast Asia. The summer monsoon is associated with heavy rainfall.
How does the summer monsoon affect the economy?
Electricity powers hospitals, schools, and businesses that help the economies of these areas develop. When the summer monsoon is late or weak, the regions economy suffers. Fewer people can grow their own food, and large agribusinesses do not have produce to sell. Governments must import food.