New Delhi: With the monsoon’s presence felt in India, there is a collective sigh of relief from the heatwave. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), it has reached Bihar and is expected to reach Uttar Pradesh in the next 2 or 3 days, bringing much-needed rain to most parts of the state. As we eagerly await the monsoon to cover the entire India, it’s interesting to note that other countries are also eagerly anticipating the arrival of this weather phenomenon. Let’s look at the list of countries that eagerly await the monsoon. It’s like a global festival where different countries celebrate the arrival of rain in their unique ways.
List of countries that experience monsoon
Countries
Month
Bangladesh
Early June to mid-October
Benin
Longer rainy season (March-July); shorter (September-November)
Bhutan
June to August (sometimes September)
Burkina Faso
Late March to early April
Cameroon
May-November
China
Between May and September
Costa Rica
Mid-May through November
Gambia
June and October
Ghana
May and until September
India
May to September
Indonesia
October to March
Japan
June to mid-July
Liberia
June to September
Malaysia
Northeast Monsoon (November-March) and Southwest Monsoon (May-September)
Mexico
June to October
Myanmar
Late October to mid-February
Nepal
June to August
Nicaragua
June, September and October
Niger
May to September
Nigeria
April to October
North Korea
June to September
Pakistan
Late June to September
Panama
Late April until late November
Philippines
May to October
Senegal
July end or early August to Late October
Sierra Leone
Early March or April
Singapore
Northeast Monsoon (December and March); Southwest Monsoon (June and September)
South Korea
July to August
Sri Lanka
Southwest monsoon (April or May to September); Northeast monsoon (November to March)
Taiwan
May and late September
Thailand
Mid-May to late-November
India
The monsoon in India begins with pre-monsoon showers in May and June and lasts from June to September. Most parts of western and central India receive more than 90 per cent of their total annual precipitation during this period, while southern and northwestern India gets 50-75 per cent of their total annual rainfall. Overall, monthly totals average 200-300 mm over the country, with the heart of the monsoon season being July-August.
Rain in Kerala, India (Photo credit: Unsplash)
Costa Rica
Costa Rica has two seasons: the dry and rainy seasons, also called the green seasons. The rainy season runs from mid-May through November. The people in this country typically refer to these wet months as “winter.” The beginning of the rainy season is a welcome break from the dry season. The forests turn green, and the wildlife is more active. Rain trickles in, but it typically takes up most of the afternoons.
Nicaragua
Monsoon season officially begins in Nicaragua at the end of May, with the heaviest rain in September and October. The country can experience rain every day. On the East Coast, rains last longer into the year, and the region experiences flooding during the rainy season.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s rainy season coincides with the summer monsoon, which occurs from June through mid-October. Rainfall during this season accounts for 75–80 per cent of the country’s annual rainfall. With heavy rain, the country experiences several floods that cause extensive damage to crops, life, property, and livestock.
Pakistan
Pakistan lies in a temperate zone, and four seasons are recognised here: winter, summer, spring, summer, the rainy season, and the retreating monsoons. Monsoons bring upwards of 200 mm a month from July to September.
Sri Lanka
The main Yala (southwest) monsoon brings rain to the west and southwest coasts and the hill country from April or May to September. The wettest here is from April to June, and the less severe Maha (northeast) monsoon hits the east coast from November to March. If you plan a trip to Sri Lanka during the monsoon season, pack an umbrella and a raincoat, and be prepared for breathtaking views of the lush green landscapes.
Most countries receive monsoon showers from April until September. But do you know which countries, besides India, experience monsoon showers? Let us find out in this article. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
