Watch | How climate change is affecting monsoon forecast and disaster management

Watch | How climate change is affecting monsoon forecast and disaster management

From delayed onsets marked by intense dry spells, to devastating flash floods and damaging landslides, the monsoon lately has been a interval of uncertainty and destruction for India.

Although there are numerous components behind it, there is a common consensus amongst scientists that climate change performs a serious position.

The Southwest monsoon that brings rain to the subcontinent throughout June and July, occurs because of the heating up of the Asian landmass within the northern hemisphere through the scorching summer season and the relative cooling of the southern Indian ocean.

How is climate change affecting monsoon? What are the challenges in predicting monsoons? Experts clarify.

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Script and movies: Aswin VN

Production: Richard Kujur

• From delayed onsets marked by intense dry spells, to devastating flash floods and damaging landslides, the monsoon lately has been a interval of uncertainty and destruction for India.
• The Southwest monsoon that brings rain to the subcontinent throughout June and July, occurs because of the heating up of the Asian landmass within the northern hemisphere through the scorching summer season and the relative cooling of the southern Indian ocean.