Weather tracker: Monsoon season brings vital rainfall to parts of Asia
Summary
The monsoon season has started in parts of Asia, bringing important rainfall needed for farming and the economy. This yearly event happens because the land heats up faster than the ocean, pulling moist air over the region and causing heavy rains that will continue through the summer.Key Facts
- The south-west monsoon starts due to warmer land compared to the Indian Ocean, which pulls moist air inland.
- On June 4, India officially began its monsoon season in Kerala, a few days later than usual.
- Kerala experienced up to 280mm (11 inches) of rain over three days, about half of London's yearly average.
- Heavy rain warnings are in place due to the risk of flooding and landslides.
- The monsoon is crucial for Indian farmers planting rain-fed crops like rice and cotton.
- Thailand's monsoon season started on May 15, with some areas recording up to 1,000mm of rain already.
- Strong winds over the Andaman Sea have led to warnings for small boats to stay ashore.
- The Indian weather department expects the total monsoon rainfall this season to be around 90% of average, partly because of an anticipated El Niño weather pattern.
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