Climate change and the Indian Monsoon
Published: Jun 25, 2019
Photo: Anulekha Prasad
Climate change seems to be affecting the monsoon with a noticeable decline, especially in the second half of the 20th century.
Abstract: A decrease in monsoon precipitation has been observed from 1951 to 2015, especially in the west coast and central parts of India. Models simulate that the trend is expected to continue till 2050, after which it shall begin to recover.
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