Geography

Mechanism of Indian Monsoon

The Question

Describe the factors influencing the onset and intensity of the Indian Monsoon. How do El Niño and IOD affect it?

Factors include the heating of the Tibetan Plateau, the jet stream position, and the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). El Niño typically suppresses monsoon rainfall, while a Positive IOD enhances it.

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