A monsoon is a seasonal change in the direction of the wind that brings heavy rain to some regions. It i especially str in ma parts o Asia. Dur the sum, land he up fas than t ocean, s warm air over the land rises. Moist air from the ocean flows in to replace it, bringing months of rain. In winter, the pattern reverses, and dry winds blow from the land toward the sea. Farmers depend on the summer rains, but very heavy monsoons can also cause serious floods.

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