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Monsoon articles for UPSC exam preparation under Geography.
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Articles on Monsoon
Monsoon Pattern and Rainfall Distribution in Jharkhand
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Monsoon Pattern and Rainfall Distribution in Jharkhand
High chances of El Niño after July, says World Meteorological Organization
Source: Indian Express | Syllabus: GS1(Geography)
Western Disturbance
Context A powerful Western Disturbance has arrived and impacted northern India, bringing widespread rainfall, heavy snowfall, and thunderstorms to the region. What is a Western Disturbance? A Western Disturbance (WD) is an extra-tropical weather system that originates outside India and moves from west to east, bringing rain, snowfall, and storms to northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, especially during winter and early spring.
Madden-Julian Oscillation Helped Trigger the Early Onset of the Monsoon
Context The early onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala this year has caught the attention of meteorologists. What is Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) The MJO is a moving system of winds, clouds, and pressure that brings rain as it circles around the equator. It was discovered in 1971 by Roland Madden and Paul Julian.
Early Onset of Indian Monsoon
In Context As per the IMD, there are chances of early onset of the southwest monsoon. The normal onset date of the monsoon over Kerala is June 1 and it usually takes about 10 days for the system to reach Kerala from the Nicobar islands. Mechanism of the Indian Monsoon: The Driving Forces Differential Heating of Land and Sea: In summer, India’s landmass heats faster than the ocean, creating low pressure over land and drawing in moisture-laden winds from the sea.