Stagnant floodwater spreads cholera, dengue, and malaria.

The cool winds offer immediate respite from blistering summer heatwaves.

While the monsoon brings life, it also presents severe environmental and structural dangers.

Dry, cool air blows from the land back out to the ocean.

The monsoon season typically occurs during the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere, when the land heats up faster than the sea, creating a low-pressure area over the land. As the air rises, it cools, and the water vapor in the air condenses, forming clouds and precipitation. The monsoon winds can be strong and persistent, leading to heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides.