The characteristics of Indian Monsoon are as follows:
1. Indian monsoon blows from land to sea for six months, and for another six months, it blows from sea to land.
2. Indian monsoon is always irregular. It is sometimes delayed or at other times it arrives early.
3. The rainfall caused by Monsoon is uneven in the country.
4. Indian monsoon is the deciding factor of Indian climate.
5. Indian monsoon controls the Indian economy.
6. Due to monsoon, different types of agriculture can be done in India and different types of crops can be cultivated.
7. About 90 per cent of rainfall in India is received during rainy season.
8. Rainfall in India, at some places is in the form of little shower, and at some other places, it is highly excessive.
9. The time period of rainy season in India is also not certain. At some places, it extends to 118 days, while in some other regions, it lasts only for 45 days or less.
10.The Indian monsoon is famous for floods and droughts.
