Swiss scientists develop approach to forecast yearly monsoon onset
Q. Swiss scientists have discovered a novel prediction approach that can forecast rain on a _______ basis.- Published on 22 Apr 16a. Daily
b. Weekly
c. Monthly
d. Yearly
ANSWER: Yearly
A team of Swiss scientists has developed a novel prediction approach that can forecast Indian monsoon's yearly onset and withdrawal significantly earlier than from previously available methods.
- Based on a network analysis of regional weather data, the team from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the University of Zurich has come up with the approach
- The summer rains are of vital importance for millions of farmers feeding the subcontinent's population.
- North Pakistan and the Eastern Ghats, a mountain range close to the Indian Ocean, changes of temperatures and humidity mark a critical transition to monsoon though conventionally the focus had been on Kerala
- In addition, the new scheme notably improves the forecasting of monsoon timing during years affected by the global weather phenomenon El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), particularly in its La Nina phase.
