India: Winter Monsoon

India: Winter Monsoon Season

Deforestation of India's Rainforest has led to decrease of rain during the Winter and Summer Monsoon seasons. Therefore, making it even more DRY!

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Deforestation

​Monsoons are strong, often violent winds that change direction with the season

​So, monsoons blow from the land toward the sea in winter and from the sea toward land in the summer.

Winter Monsoon Season

The Himalayas block the cold wind from entering India.

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Why is Winter Hot in India?

Why is India Dry during Winter?

Most of India lies on the Tropic of Cancer and the Equater so temperatures are EXTREMELY hot because the sun shines directly on them. Temperatures can reach 110 degress on a normal day.