Global Monsoon: An Indian Perspective

By MR. Rahul Yadav

A Monumental Work on the Monsoon - India's Lifeline

"Global Monsoon: An Indian Perspective" is a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of one of Earth's most fascinating and influential weather systems - the monsoon - with a deep focus on the Indian subcontinent. This book is the product of a passionate inquiry into the science, history, data, culture, and future of the monsoon, particularly from the viewpoint of a nation where agriculture, economy, and even festivals revolve around its rhythm.

India receives nearly 75% of its annual rainfall from the southwest monsoon. This vital meteorological phenomenon determines the fate of over 60% of the rural population dependent on rain-fed agriculture. Understanding it is no longer the domain of weather scientists alone-it's critical for farmers, policymakers, economists, educators, and environmentalists.

What This Book Offers: 1. Scientific Foundation

Detailed introduction to global monsoon systems

Dynamics of atmospheric circulation, pressure belts, jet streams, ENSO, IOD, MJO

Indian Ocean's influence on South Asian climate

2. India-Specific Analysis

Mechanisms and onset of Indian monsoon

Role of Himalayas, Western Ghats, and ITCZ

Advance & withdrawal patterns

Historical droughts and floods

IMD's forecasting systems and accuracy

3. Meteorological Instruments & Observation

Ground-based and satellite systems

AWS (Automatic Weather Stations), ARG (Automatic Rain Gauges)

SIM-based AWS projects in rural India

Data collection, validation, and dissemination

4. Societal and Economic Relevance

Impact on agriculture, water resource planning, power, and irrigation

Case studies on state-level rainfall patterns (Punjab, Maharashtra, Kerala, Odisha)

Farmer testimonies and dependency cycles

Role of Panchayats and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)

5. Policy & Technology

National Monsoon Mission

Monsoon forecasting models (IMD-GFS, WRF, MME)

Agro-meteorological advisory systems

Mobile app integration for farmers

Climate-smart agriculture and mitigation planning

6. Climate Change Lens

Evidence of monsoon variability in 21st century

Changing monsoon dates, distribution, and intensity

Global warming effects on rainfall trends

UN IPCC findings vs IMD long-term records

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJYDWFK4
• ISBN13: 9798293272495
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"