Factors Affecting Indian Monsoon

Major Factors that Affect Indian Monsoon

Himalayan Barrier

  • The Himalayas block the cold and dry air masses coming from Central Asia during the summer monsoon season.
  • This barrier forces the warm and moist air from the Indian Ocean to ascend, cool, and release heavy rainfall over the subcontinent.
  • The Himalayas create an orographic effect, causing increased rainfall on the windward side (northern slopes) and a rain shadow region on the leeward side.
  • This uplift of moist air contributes to the formation of the South Asian monsoon trough, a low-pressure region responsible for the onset and intensity of the monsoon.

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