Monsoon

usgb/ˌmɑːnˈsuːn/
noun

A wind system that influences weather changes in parts of Asia, especially a season of heavy rainfall.

The monsoon season in India starts in June and lasts until September.
Visual representation of "monsoon" - A wind system that influences weather changes in parts of Asia, especially a season of heavy rainfall.

Often appears as...

  • monsoon season
  • monsoon rains
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Geographic Specificity

Monsoon refers to regional weather; primarily in South and Southeast Asia.

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The South Asian monsoon is vital for the local agriculture.
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Seasonal Predictability

Monsoons bring expected, seasonal weather patterns, crucial for planning.

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Farmers await the monsoon's arrival to start planting crops.
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Dual Nature

Monsoons can be both life-giving and destructive due to floods.

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The village was nourished by monsoon rains yet fearful of floods.
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