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It is easy to underestimate the role of monsoon pieces in the life of the Indians. We are used to thinking that a rainy season is something melancholy, dull and quite life, but in reality, it is one of the most important and pleasant periods of the year. Yes, you heard right! The months before the monsoon are incredibly hot, so it is always a welcome change of time. The amount of water water receives during the monsoon varies on the region and the monsoon itself, but in general, you will see all the nature coming to life, becoming lush, green and rich in colors. Here are 9 facts that you need to know about the monsoon.


The term "monsoon" is derived from the Arabic word "Mausim", which means "strong wind blowing from a cold place." This is exactly what happens during the rainy season. The monsoon is a seasonal change in the direction of the wind. It begins to blow the Arab Sea and Bengal Bay to the Earth, bringing all these rainy clouds. The monsoons are generally associated with tropics and subtropics, but it is also very common in the Indian and neighboring countries.


Nearly 60% of the Indian population depends on agriculture and agriculture to make a living. This means that rains are essential for farm crops and animals. The monsoon is the main source of water many farms as it reconstructs the water tanks, while offering an impressive 70% of all rains that the country needs to water its farms, most of which n Do not have an irrigation system.




You will see lightning more than 500,000 times during the monsoon. As beautiful as it's beautiful, lightning kills about 1,800 people in India every year.

The monsoon lasts from June to September and while it is certainly difficult to travel during these months, some destinations become available during these times only. The monsoon is an ideal moment to travel in the mountains where its effect is not as strong and there is less snow because of the summer season.


The monsoon usually starts during the first days of June in the southern regions of India and in mid-June, it spreads inside the land in Delhi and Mumbai. The exact date of the beginning of Monsoon is the subject of many speculations, you can even make a bet and even make money if you are right!




The best way to experience the beginning of the monsoon is to go to Kanyakumari, the southernmost point of India. Stay in a hotel with ocean views and attend the spectacular Storm Roll on the coast. Kovalam Beach in Kerala is another place where you can enjoy the breathtaking show.

On all Indian cities, Mumbai and Kolkata are the wettest, while Meghalaya and Darjeeling receive the most rainfall in the Himalayan area. These are the wettest areas not only in India, but around the world! Ladakh, Rajasthan and some areas of Western ghats are the driest locations during the monsoon.


Monsoon also means that you can explore the biggest tourist attractions without a huge crowd of people. Nature becomes breathtaking with lush greenery, powerful waterfalls and cloud layers drape the valleys in the mountains. With hundreds of flowering different plants, it's definitely an incredible moment to travel to India.




But do not deceive yourself - the Indian monsoon can be really vicious. Thousands of houses are destroyed by floods and violent winds. There are also dust storms, a forest fire, thunderstorms and a significant temperature change. Cities and small towns also suffer greatly because the drainage system can not usually deal with the huge amount of water.