Monsoon Season Arrives in Parts of Asia, Bringing Vital Rainfall
The monsoon season has officially begun in parts of Asia, bringing vital rainfall. India has declared its onset, with up to 280mm of rain falling in 72 hours in Kerala, and downpours also hitting southwest Thailand.
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Weather tracker: Monsoon season brings vital rainfall to parts of Asia
India declares onset as up to 280mm of rain falls in 72 hours in Kerala, while downpours hit south-west Thailand The monsoon season has officially begun in parts of Asia, marking the start of a period of enhanced rainfall vital to the region’s economy. The south-west monsoon begins each year as a consequence of a growing temperature difference between the Asian land mass and the Indian Ocean. Through spring, the land heats up more rapidly than the surrounding sea, creating a pressure differen...
By Brendan Wood for MetDesk
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