Geography
How Monsoons Influence Agriculture in South Asia
Quick fact
South Asia receives about 70-80% of its annual rainfall during the monsoon months (June–September), and over 60% of farmland is entirely rain-fed.
Why this is interesting
Every year, millions of South Asian farmers scan the sky for the first monsoon rains—a single season can mean feast or famine. What makes this annual event so decisive for half a billion people?