Relationship between Indian Ocean dipole mode and summer monsoon

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  • INDU BALA
  • O. P. SINGH

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https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v59i2.1248

Abstract

Utilizing the Indian Ocean Dipole Mode (IODM) and Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall (ISMR) data for the period 1960-2002 the relationships between the IODM and monsoon onset over Kerala and rainfall distribution over the country have been studied. It has been found that stronger/weaker western pole during April-May is associated with delayed/early monsoon onset over Kerala. Stronger eastern pole during March-April seems to be associated with enhanced seasonal (June-September) rainfall over peninsular India. The IODM index of July-August can provide good indications of summer monsoon activity over peninsular India during the withdrawal phase of the  monsoon, i.e., during September.

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01-04-2008

How to Cite

[1]
I. . BALA and O. P. . SINGH, “Relationship between Indian Ocean dipole mode and summer monsoon ”, MAUSAM, vol. 59, no. 2, pp. 167–172, Apr. 2008.

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