South Asian Summer Monsoon: Processes, Prediction, and Societal Impacts

Provides a stronger understanding of the monsoon environment and new information on the structure and dynamics of monsoon weather systems, onset and withdrawal processes, South Asian monsoon variability at all time scales, from Diurnal to multi-decadal, and human influence on the changing monsoon climate.

Readers will also find updates on the present status and capability of short-to-medium range, extended-range, and seasonal monsoon prediction methods.

Finally, the book's authors discuss the role of monsoon forecasts for sectoral applications in agriculture, water resources, drought and flood management, disaster management, public health, and energy.

Provides an updated reference on South Asian monsoons, with a review of the latest research papers and information

Presents discussions on the forecasting aspects of South Asian monsoons by describing synoptic systems, forecasting capabilities, and case studies

Includes sectoral applications of monsoon forecasts, along with excellent examples