Indian Climate and Seasons

The south-west monsoon covers almost the entire Indian subcontinent, including the coastal regions. The delta region of the Mahanadi river in Odisha receives significant rainfall from this monsoon system.

The southwest monsoon, which brings the majority of rainfall to India, typically arrives in early June and lasts until September.

The monsoon system is most prominently developed in South and South East Asia due to the interaction between the Asian landmass and the Indian Ocean.

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The average annual rainfall in Himachal Pradesh is generally cited as approximately 160 cm, though it varies significantly by region.

The withdrawal of the South-West monsoon from India typically begins in early September from northwestern India and progresses southward, usually exiting the country by the end of September or early October.

Monsoon winds are seasonal winds that change direction with the seasons, primarily driven by the differential heating of land and sea.

Mawsynram in Meghalaya, India, receives the highest average annual rainfall in the world.

The equatorial region is characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year due to its proximity to the equator. This leads to high humidity levels.

Tropical cyclone Rashmi hit parts of Assam and the surrounding region in October 2008, coinciding with the Diwali festival.

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The South West monsoon winds blow from the Indian Ocean towards the Indian subcontinent during the summer, bringing heavy rainfall.

Western disturbances are extratropical storms originating in the Mediterranean region that bring winter rainfall to the northwestern parts of the Indian subcontinent, specifically Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.