Photo courtesy: CCO, Kune falls, Khandala, Lonavla, Maharashtra
Abstract: The southwest monsoon begins its long journey from the high-pressure region of Mascarenes High, veering slowly towards the Indian subcontinent. During their course, they are influenced by a host of oceanic and topographical factors.
A K Srivastava is a scientist at the India Meteorological Department, Pune. ak60.srivastava@imd.gov.in. Ajit Tyagi is a former Director General of India Meteorological Department. The article should be cited as Srivastava A.K. and A. Tyagi, 2019. Monsoon Season, Geography and You, 19(18): 24-29
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