summer monsoon

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Refers to the seasonal wind of the Indian Ocean and southern Asia, blowing from the southwest in summer.

monsoonADJECTIVE + monsoon

Categories:

summer

Examples (10)

  • The summer monsoon brings much-needed rain to the region.
  • Farmers eagerly await the arrival of the summer monsoon.
  • Heavy rainfall is characteristic of the summer monsoon season.
  • The summer monsoon can sometimes cause severe flooding.
  • Life in many parts of Asia revolves around the summer monsoon.
  • Villagers prepared for the intense downpours of the summer monsoon.
  • During the summer monsoon, temperatures often drop slightly.
  • The summer monsoon is crucial for agriculture in India.
  • We experienced a particularly strong summer monsoon last year.
  • Forecasts predict an early onset of the summer monsoon this year.