Climate Factors:

Monsoons and Cyclones

Monsoons= seasonal winds

that dominate the climate of

South Asia

Wet Monsoon Season:

Late May through October

Average temperature is 100° F

Warm dry air from land mixes with cool moist air blowing inland from the Indian Ocean to create rain

Dry Monsoon Season:

October through May

Cool dry air blowing down from mountains creates clear skies, mild temperatures, and low humidity

+(positive)= bring

s much needed rain

“An unusually dry start to India's monsoon season is threatening to hurt agricultural output in an

economy still hugely dependent on rural areas for growth. After India's driest June in 83 years, four of 28 provinces have declared drought, and many farmers don't have enough water to grow a full crop. More than half of Uttar

Pradesh, the most populous state and a key rice and sugar cane-growing area, is

suffering from drought. A poor crop yield could push up food prices, straining the

government's budget and complicating the central bank's efforts to revive the economy

without letting inflation get out of hand.”

http://financialnewsexpress.blogspot.com/2009/07/agricultural-economic-news-update-july_31.html

- (negative) =

too much rain can cause severe

floods and major loss

of life

Cyclones= fierce tropical storms

with winds of 120 mph

Occur every seven years

Cause huge waves to flood low lying areas