Weather tracker: Monsoon season brings vital rainfall to parts of Asia
The monsoon season has officially begun in parts of Asia, bringing essential rainfall to India and Thailand. This seasonal weather pattern is driven by temperature differences between the Asian landmass and the Indian Ocean.
Why it matters
The monsoon is a critical economic and environmental driver for the region, impacting agriculture and water security.
A vendor sells vegetables while holding an umbrella during monsoon rainfall in Kolkata, India, on Sunday. Photograph: Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen A vendor sells vegetables while holding an umbrella during monsoon rainfall in Kolkata, India, on Sunday. Photograph: Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Weather tracker India Analysis Weather tracker: Monsoon season brings vital rainfall to parts of Asia Brendan Wood for MetDesk India declares onset as up to 280mm of rain falls in 72 hours in Kerala, while downpours hit south-west Thailand
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