Give the characteristics and effects of the monsoon rainfall in India

Q- Give the characteristics and effects of the monsoon rainfall in India.

Answer- The main characteristics of monsoon rainfall in India are as follows:

  1. The normal rainfall suddenly increases, around the time of its arrival and continues regularly for several days. This is called the “Burst” of the monsoon. 
  2. The rainfall is unevenly distributed across the country.
  3. The monsoon arrives at the southern tip of the Indian Peninsular generally by the first week of June month.
  4. The duration of the monsoon varies from 100 to 120 days from early June to mid-September.
  5. They are distinguished from the pre-monsoon showers because of their increase in rainfall amount and regularly. 

As India is an agricultural-based country so monsoon rainfall plays a vital role in its development. So, some of the major effects of monsoon rainfall in India are given below:

  1. Due to the uneven distribution of rainfall across the country, there are few places that are drought-prone and few are flood-affected.
  2. The Monsoon provides India with a diverse climatic pattern. Hence, in spite of the presence of great regional variations, it has a unifying influence upon the country and its people.
  3. Agriculture in India largely depends on the Indian monsoon for water. Late, Low or excessive rains have a negative impact on crops.

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