Indian Southwest Monsoons Weather Pattern

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What causes the low air pressure in certain parts of India in May?

High temperature during May

Why do the winds from the Southern Hemisphere carry a lot of moisture?

They cross the equator

What marks the beginning of the monsoon season in India?

Heavy rainfall with thunder and lightning

Where does the southwest monsoon winds originate from?

Southern Hemisphere

What influences the direction of the monsoon winds as they approach land?

Shape of the land and low pressure areas over northwest India

Learn about the weather pattern in India where low air pressure in May attracts winds from the Southern Hemisphere, bringing heavy rain and cooling the temperature. Understand how warm ocean currents near the equator influence the moisture in the winds.

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