2:22 You said something very wrong. Winds from Arabian sea run for hot Tibetan plateau Low pressure & Himalayan ITCZ. This is called South West Monsoon. It has two branches 1) Arabian sea branch along West coast (Kerala, Goa, Mumbai & most of Northern India), 2) Bay of Bengal branch parallel to East coast (parallel that's why no rain in Tamil Nadu in summer) Bay of Bengal branch converse from Eastern Himalaya (from Arakan yoma between India and Myanmar) towards northern India along with Himalayan foothills & Ganga Brahmputra Plains. Both branches meet in 1) Northern most state, the state of Jammu & Kashmir and 2) Central province in central India East coast (except Tamilnadu) get most of its rain from Cyclones & "some from retreating monsoon. Tamilnadu get "most of its rain from retreating monsoon or winter monsoon. High Himalayas & Northern India get their Winter rain from Western disturbances arising from Mediterranean sea & Black sea.
The best channel. India is not something that can be easily understand there are many different things that can't be experienced or seen in other country and also has good and bad things just like every countries. I love how Benjamin explain and share his thoughts about his travel and experience perfectly and to live like one of a local to experience the country. It's so amazing.
And 2005 by mumbaikars. One of the worst. I was stranded in my office for almost a week and then walked to my home a few kilometers away in chest-deep water. Had lost a few office mates in those rains.
Why is that these waters are not captured and diverted to where there is a need or build reservoirs. Water is a shortage in many areas. Did anyone think about this.
@@Just_forfun9140 they have been thinking about it since decades now. however, it gets lost in red tape. Ministers also take money out for such projects and finally that money is just divided between all the politicians with no actual work ever even starting.
The south west monsoon which starts from June to September originates from the Indian ocean & the north east monsoon from October to December which originates from Bay of Bengal
Benji made a wrong dating match for somebody like this mosons explanation and that people get piss off and " mosoned " at Benjamin and he hide up from their anger in mosons country 🤣. Any way with all mistakes we get informed well about other topics.
One of the very few things that I don't miss about Tamil Nadu and Chennai, my hometown are the darned mosquitoes. Killing them with the electric bat was my way of taking out my frustrations. 😂
I personally love the monsoons. Love to get wet in the rain. We will be down with cold for a few days, can take leave :D Monsoons are the best to hang out with friends, having tea, sharing our rain stories. Nothing comes close for me.
BENJAMIN don't get flooded like the great flood of 1905 in Guanajuato City, Mexico 🇲🇽. That's where I am now but no ☔. Just gonna enjoy Día De Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead) here in Mexico today and tomorrow. It's a whopper of 3 Festive days honoring and happily and a little sad remembering ones dearly departed family and friends. You are doing great 😎👍🏻💪🏻 with your vlogs on INDIA 🇮🇳 bhai. Why not start doing 10-minute to 15-minute vlogs? It would be cool for the whole community you are building up. Shubkamnae dost.
Just a Information India Doesn't Have Only One Language Its Nearly 22 Languages Don't Call Everyone in India as Bhai Because Every State Call their Friends and Relations Differently 🙂
@@sharmapriyaranjan1727 Dhanayavad Sharma bhai. Mujhe Hindi pasand hai. Main har din Hindi padhaee kar rahaa hoon. I think 🤔 I have some mistakes in word order in the last sentence but main kush hoon.
You reversed the direction of wind. During summer Indian subcontinent and Tibetan plateau heats up. So air heats up and rises above creating a low pressure atmosphere. Meanwhile at the same time in southern hemisphere (Indian ocean) its winter time. Therefore cold air from high pressure environment rushes to Indian subcontinent. This wind travels all across huge Indian ocean carrying all the moisture from ocean and enters India. This is called Advancing monsoon(June- September) . This wind flows from South to North. (From ocean to subcontinent) This moisture can't go beyond Himalayas because high mountains act as a barrier. Meanwhile, at the end of September, the subcontinent is cooler as compared to southern hemisphere (because at this time southern hemisphere is in front of sun) . Therefore Indian subcontinent is no longer low pressure zone, rather its slightly high pressure zone as compared to South of Indian ocean. This is why this moisture carrying air retreats back to ocean. This phenomenon is called Retreating Monsoon (October- November). This winds flows from North to South. Retreating Monsoon contain less rain, because most of the moisture are already lost during Advancing monsoon season. Our population is very dependent on this monsoon. But sadly we are witnessing initial days of Climate change. This is resulting to change in rain pattern and unpredictability. Take Tamil Nadu for example, the state was facing drought from 2017. On the other hand, some part of country is facing floods resulting in crop destruction. And untimely monsoon is also an problem, because even if you receive same amount of rain but at different months then its a problem, because each crop has its own season. This why farmer distress is a big political issue.
Wow, you know it. This is how the weatherman/woman on TV explain. I don't understand why no one thought of building reservoirs or diverting excess water from going into the ocean to areas where there is a need, this way you avoid flooding, and droughts to huge extent. Its a massive project, why not employ the masses of unemployed like US did during the Great depression to build the roads, dams etc. Maybe Ben is planning on becoming a God, he is giving a preview of what is to come, after he becomes a God, he is going to reverse it !!.
Great video Ben. Good summary. A wet year or a big monsoon is also important to recharge the ground water used by many farmers for irrigation through wells and bore wells during the next 12 months. I also love the sound of the frogs at night singing their song in the darkness.
Coimbatore is a nice place to be in the monsoons too. Especially the rural parts of the city which is like away from the main city closer to mettupalayam. Do visit the city Benjamin.
Lovely episode, Ben. You have explained the experiences of an Indian monsoon really well. The nature and people are so much dependent on a good monsoon.👌
Hey Jenks, hello from London... In thala Ajith's 'Villain' movie there's a song 'Aadiyile kathadicha, Aippasiyil mazhayadikkum...' (the phrase means.. When its windy by the Tamil month of Aadi that starts around July mid, then it will be rainy by the month Aippasi which started this year on 18th October. That's just one complex pattern of the Monsoons) Friends, Nanbargale... even though this guy makes awesome videos all the time, this one contains a huge error in the explanation about monsoons. Please learn about the monsoon pattern from wiki or somewhere else. There is a reason why South-West Monsoon blesses her first showers over Trivandrum, Kerala. And the geo-explanation you gave is a blunder and totally wrong. And please don't call them as first and second monsoons. You are there in India for about three years. If you want to really understand the culture, socio-economic diversity, life style, politics or anything else social, just observe and understand the monsoons. That's the backbone of every aspect of the glorious Sub -Continent (May be even follow the monsoon from its start and make a series. You will be full of content for 8-9 months starting from June.) Of course you don't need to understand any of these geographic details for just relaxing and experiencing the life there and vlogging, but if you are making content on it, please give importance to the facts and try to learn before you speak. This could spread false knowledge to many. Just a rough note the movement in land: the South-West monsoon starts from Kerala and goes North and turns towards East and after reaching the far East, gets deflected down towards South as the North-East monsoon. And, literally, there are ginormous more things you can learn about monsoons. Will be very much happy if you make a video to explain that pattern mentioned in that song. i.e, why? why was it windy then and why if it was windy then, it would be rainy now? I swear you will not be bored if you search for the answer.
I belong to the North East and we also have something locally called kalboishakhi a.k.a Norwesters (other regional names exist too) towards the eastern parts of the country and Bangladesh. It is the pre monsoon season and unlike monsoons, we don't get continuous rains during that time. It's more of sudden thunderstorms with high winds but last for only a short while.. I, personally, love that and it is my favourite season right before monsoon..
Which part of north east do you come from / belong to My In Law's / Wife belong from Tinsukia Assam . When ever there I am at Tinsukia, I keep on Experiencing rain Fall Every Second or Third Day.
Hey Jenks : did you know that the word monsoon was actually first used in context of India. North West monsoon -- 15th June to 15th August. Avoid entire India South East monsoon -- 15th November to 15th January. Avoid Tamilnadu. It is also known as the return journey or the going back of the monsoon. Stay safe. In hot and dry places like Tiruvannamalai, a lot of snakes (also poisonous ones) come out in the shallow waters in the humidity after the rains (to do you know what). Always take a torch with you in the dark. They enter ground floor of houses also.
Yes. Monsoon in India is special. The first shower is itself awesome in the way the temperature falls and the incredible aroma of petrichor pervades the air. Goan Tourism promotes a monsoon package. Monsoon is the best time to view the Jahaz Mahal in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh and learn about its romantic legend. Taj Mahal being hit by sheets of rain is a sight to behold. The mountains of Western Ghats at Lonavala and Khandala swathed in clouds of rain look dramatic and magical waterfalls appear. In the northern plains the season usually begins with hail storms that make the ground look snow-covered. Indian classical music has ragas dedicated to the rainy season. Bollywood revels in filming sensuous rain sequences.
Have you in your life seen experienced Monsoons in north East India . Have you ever in your life been to Cherrapunji Meghalaya. Highest rainfall in the whole world
Have you ever seen the Mighty Brahmaputra River. ????????????? Have you seen the width of that River. ????????????????/ Have you seen the length of that river Right from Guwahati to Dibrugarh. ??????????? Have you seen the third Highest and Highest mountain peak of India of India Kanchenjunga.?????? Have you seen the first sun rise at Tiger Hills when the sun rays fall upon the tip of snow clad mountain peak.??????????/ I speak because I have seen 90% India's East North South and only 45% West Not Interested to see Kutch , Saurastra, Gujarat
@@bittoochatterjee2661 Yes we were taught about it in school decades ago. But I also know Cherrapunji had lost that distinction long ago to the village of Mawsynram. I’ve read that some towns in Colombia also make a claim to be wetter.
@@bittoochatterjee2661 If I may be a little boastful, as the son of a Central Govt employee I’ve traveled, seen and lived in most regions of India; I’ve lived in at least 15 towns, Cantonments & cities and shifted home some 38 times. I’ve studied in 8 schools. Before me my parents shifted home 45 times. As a result one’s picked up 8 Indian languages, besides English and one other foreign language. As a result one is fairly integrated with no particular bias for any region.
Excellent knowledge on India monsoon..... Beautiful video🎥 the second monsoon is called retreat monsoon , when Tamilnadu receives lots of rain and farmers grow different crops
The first monsoon , beginning in June is brought by the south west winds from the Arabian Sea .. moving into the country from the western coast .. it arrives at our north eastern region after a week or so .. after September the rains get scanty . Hence we have beautiful weather in autumn & early winter . Do visit the hills of West Bengal between October to April ..
I find the best thing about monsoon in South India is that it's not so hot. Bangalore stays in the upper 70:s for 3 months. TN is a lot hotter and humid so I feel for you. 😃. Also Kearla can be pretty wet so skip the house boats, and the hill stations are really foggy
Hey Benjamin - just a couple of points on the monsoons - the 'monsoon' season for India is only summer - June to August. And contrary to the figure / diagram you showed, its believed to be due to Jet Stream and South Westerly monsoon winds from Arabian Sea bringing rain to Western India - Kerala, Maharashtra, Goa then MP and northwards. It's not so much cold air from Himalayas resulting in condensation over South west India. Places to avoid are - Himachal Pradesh and Uttrakhand - including North East (Bagdogra to Gangtok and Darjeeling -I know through personal experience). Places to see - Karnataka, Kerala (both subject to the rains), MP and Nilgiris the lush greenery is something to behold. Also to keep away the mosquitoes, two things you should add to your travel kit - one is the spray / ointment - Odomos and the other is the plug-in bug repellant.
2:20 I had to say this. That is the south west monsoon you are referring to. It comes from exactly the opposite direction that you pointed. Same for the North East monsoon. It blows from NE to SW.
Tamil Nadu is a rain shadow area, so they do not get the South West monsoons as it is on the eastern side of the Western Ghat mountains, they get rains when North East Trade winds return back.
Bro... You explained direction of monsoon wrong. First one is from Southwest to north direction. Moisture from indian ocean comes up, got heavy on the top of land and drops during June to September. In November-January, the return wind comes from North East which picks up moisture from Bay of Bengal and drops it only in Tamil Nadu...
@2.23 nope, winds won't come from himalayas, they are from trade winds blowing from arabian sea to India's western coast, during their path they pick up moisture from Arabian sea. what you are saying is jet stream which lowers down its course during winter and acts as a medium in variation in rainfall patterns any way cheers benjamin..😀😀 and also mawsynram the wettest place, we have to be there at this moment to visually see and feel the wet..🤪🤪
Mumbai is beeeaauuutiful during monsoons.. the natural parts, that is. Not the traffic obviously. No need to travel, just stay home and enjoy the rains from the windows, with a cup of tea and snacks :) Also there are so many places around Mumbai to see waterfalls and greenery, and for monsoon treks.. do explore sometime
HI Ben, How are you doing? If you get a chance visit Parvathamalai AKA Thenkaiyilayam located at Thenmathimangalam village which is about 20 km off Polur. Polur is 30 KM off Thiruvanamalai. This is close to where you live.
I Eat Something Spicy snakes and drink Tea while watching rain in morning over 5 am(On Sun Rising) on music on....i feel peace in life...But I Hate Mosquitoes....So I Stay In Terrace and watch views...Little happines makes live better....
That was a great video mate, but the facts about the monsoon winds are somewhat mixed up. South west monsoon winds are from Arabian Sea towards Himalayas which gets divided into two branches off the southern peninsula ,one going within western ghats bringing rain for the whole west coast towards Himalayas; other branch through Bay of Bengal towards Bengal and east Khasi hills bringing torrential rain in north east India . Once the south west monsoon fades, the dry cool air from Himalayas are drawn towards the Bay of Bengal which brings moisture from the sea towards Tamilnadu and Andhra coast . These winds are called North east monsoon winds. I appreciate your content brother. Cheers
head over to jawadhu to some secret water falls. you're so close to it , just go to chengam and ride up from there in a public bus or take the public bus from Arani/polur to jamanamaruthur. trust me, you wont be disappointed mate.
if you want to understand Monsoon in India . Only one place Go to Cherrapunji Meghalaya. NORTH EAST INDIA Have been there physically so many times . Non Stop Rainfall. Highest in the world. if compared with Tamil Nadu, Cherrapunji at Meghalaya. Is 1,00,000 ( One Lakh Times ) More Beautiful than Tamil Nadu
Good vlog, but others with knowledge in the comments are saying you got it wrong the monsoon patterns. If you have time consider making vlogs a bit longer, maybe 15-20 minutes. Deepavali is going on, would be interesting to see how people where you live in the area are celebrating during night and day. Are there any special occasions celebrated unique to where you are, for eg. maybe birthday of Ramana maharishi.
Hey Buddy (or is it machan since you are in TN) - Have you considered crowdfunded sponsors to create a Netflix /Amazon /BBC et al demo video and a script on all the really creative work that you have done. You have enough grist and content for at least 2 seasons. Just my 2c
@@bjenks Vellore Fort, Golden Temple, Check Your Health Condition on CMC (One of the Best Hospital and Medical College in India and May be also World), Don't Forget to Taste Ambur Biryani.
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2:22 You said something very wrong.
Winds from Arabian sea run for hot Tibetan plateau Low pressure & Himalayan ITCZ.
This is called South West Monsoon.
It has two branches
1) Arabian sea branch along West coast (Kerala, Goa, Mumbai & most of Northern India),
2) Bay of Bengal branch parallel to East coast (parallel that's why no rain in Tamil Nadu in summer)
Bay of Bengal branch converse from Eastern Himalaya (from Arakan yoma between India and Myanmar) towards northern India along with Himalayan foothills & Ganga Brahmputra Plains.
Both branches meet in 1) Northern most state, the state of Jammu & Kashmir and
2) Central province in central India
East coast (except Tamilnadu) get most of its rain from Cyclones & "some from retreating monsoon.
Tamilnadu get "most of its rain from retreating monsoon or winter monsoon.
High Himalayas & Northern India get their Winter rain from Western disturbances arising from Mediterranean sea & Black sea.
The best channel. India is not something that can be easily understand there are many different things that can't be experienced or seen in other country and also has good and bad things just like every countries. I love how Benjamin explain and share his thoughts about his travel and experience perfectly and to live like one of a local to experience the country. It's so amazing.
rain is the reason why the year 2015 is still remembered by the people in chennai (including me lol)
And 2005 by mumbaikars. One of the worst. I was stranded in my office for almost a week and then walked to my home a few kilometers away in chest-deep water. Had lost a few office mates in those rains.
Why is that these waters are not captured and diverted to where there is a need or build reservoirs. Water is a shortage in many areas. Did anyone think about this.
@@Just_forfun9140 they have been thinking about it since decades now. however, it gets lost in red tape. Ministers also take money out for such projects and finally that money is just divided between all the politicians with no actual work ever even starting.
Mosquitoes are biggest annoyance during monsoon
The south west monsoon which starts from June to September originates from the Indian ocean & the north east monsoon from October to December which originates from Bay of Bengal
Benji made a wrong dating match for somebody like this mosons explanation and that people get piss off and " mosoned " at Benjamin and he hide up from their anger in mosons country 🤣.
Any way with all mistakes we get informed well about other topics.
One of the very few things that I don't miss about Tamil Nadu and Chennai, my hometown are the darned mosquitoes. Killing them with the electric bat was my way of taking out my frustrations. 😂
Benjamin you are so normal and natural being..
I wish you a very Happy Diwali.
Enjoy yourself.
Thanks same to you
I personally love the monsoons. Love to get wet in the rain. We will be down with cold for a few days, can take leave :D Monsoons are the best to hang out with friends, having tea, sharing our rain stories. Nothing comes close for me.
I remember staying in Pondi when it rained continuously for a week. Mold grew on the walls and the owners had to repaint the house. TC.
BENJAMIN don't get flooded like the great flood of 1905 in Guanajuato City, Mexico 🇲🇽. That's where I am now but no ☔. Just gonna enjoy Día De Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead) here in Mexico today and tomorrow. It's a whopper of 3 Festive days honoring and happily and a little sad remembering ones dearly departed family and friends. You are doing great 😎👍🏻💪🏻 with your vlogs on INDIA 🇮🇳 bhai. Why not start doing 10-minute to 15-minute vlogs? It would be cool for the whole community you are building up. Shubkamnae dost.
Just a Information
India Doesn't Have Only One Language
Its Nearly 22 Languages
Don't Call Everyone in India as Bhai Because Every State Call their Friends and Relations Differently 🙂
Thanks eddie. I have some longer stuff coming up soon
Bro your Hindi is dope 👍
@@bjenks That's Good News News Boss! Just like the saying went on the Dukes of Hazzard back in the day. Roscoe P. Coltrane style.
@@sharmapriyaranjan1727 Dhanayavad Sharma bhai. Mujhe Hindi pasand hai. Main har din Hindi padhaee kar rahaa hoon. I think 🤔 I have some mistakes in word order in the last sentence but main kush hoon.
Thank God I am In Chennai It's Not Worse Here Like Many Places In Tamil Nadu
Come summer, Chennai's water shortages will be all over the news 😂😂
Just found your youtube chanel, glad to know most of your vlog are about India esp South India and Tamil Nadu. Hello from Chennai.
Awesome! Thank you!
You reversed the direction of wind.
During summer Indian subcontinent and Tibetan plateau heats up.
So air heats up and rises above creating a low pressure atmosphere.
Meanwhile at the same time in southern hemisphere (Indian ocean) its winter time.
Therefore cold air from high pressure environment rushes to Indian subcontinent.
This wind travels all across huge Indian ocean carrying all the moisture from ocean and enters India.
This is called Advancing monsoon(June- September) . This wind flows from South to North. (From ocean to subcontinent)
This moisture can't go beyond Himalayas because high mountains act as a barrier.
Meanwhile, at the end of September, the subcontinent is cooler as compared to southern hemisphere (because at this time southern hemisphere is in front of sun) .
Therefore Indian subcontinent is no longer low pressure zone, rather its slightly high pressure zone as compared to South of Indian ocean.
This is why this moisture carrying air retreats back to ocean.
This phenomenon is called Retreating Monsoon (October- November). This winds flows from North to South.
Retreating Monsoon contain less rain, because most of the moisture are already lost during Advancing monsoon season.
Our population is very dependent on this monsoon.
But sadly we are witnessing initial days of Climate change. This is resulting to change in rain pattern and unpredictability.
Take Tamil Nadu for example, the state was facing drought from 2017. On the other hand, some part of country is facing floods resulting in crop destruction.
And untimely monsoon is also an problem, because even if you receive same amount of rain but at different months then its a problem, because each crop has its own season.
This why farmer distress is a big political issue.
Wow, you know it. This is how the weatherman/woman on TV explain. I don't understand why no one thought of building reservoirs or diverting excess water from going into the ocean to areas where there is a need, this way you avoid flooding, and droughts to huge extent. Its a massive project, why not employ the masses of unemployed like US did during the Great depression to build the roads, dams etc.
Maybe Ben is planning on becoming a God, he is giving a preview of what is to come, after he becomes a God, he is going to reverse it !!.
Great video Ben. Good summary. A wet year or a big monsoon is also important to recharge the ground water used by many farmers for irrigation through wells and bore wells during the next 12 months. I also love the sound of the frogs at night singing their song in the darkness.
Good point!
Coimbatore is a nice place to be in the monsoons too. Especially the rural parts of the city which is like away from the main city closer to mettupalayam. Do visit the city Benjamin.
Dude you are getting innovative with your videos lately. Good one though
Thanks Dev
Lovely episode, Ben. You have explained the experiences of an Indian monsoon really well. The nature and people are so much dependent on a good monsoon.👌
Hey Jenks, hello from London...
In thala Ajith's 'Villain' movie there's a song 'Aadiyile kathadicha, Aippasiyil mazhayadikkum...' (the phrase means.. When its windy by the Tamil month of Aadi that starts around July mid, then it will be rainy by the month Aippasi which started this year on 18th October. That's just one complex pattern of the Monsoons)
Friends, Nanbargale... even though this guy makes awesome videos all the time, this one contains a huge error in the explanation about monsoons. Please learn about the monsoon pattern from wiki or somewhere else.
There is a reason why South-West Monsoon blesses her first showers over Trivandrum, Kerala. And the geo-explanation you gave is a blunder and totally wrong. And please don't call them as first and second monsoons.
You are there in India for about three years. If you want to really understand the culture, socio-economic diversity, life style, politics or anything else social, just observe and understand the monsoons. That's the backbone of every aspect of the glorious Sub -Continent (May be even follow the monsoon from its start and make a series. You will be full of content for 8-9 months starting from June.) Of course you don't need to understand any of these geographic details for just relaxing and experiencing the life there and vlogging, but if you are making content on it, please give importance to the facts and try to learn before you speak. This could spread false knowledge to many.
Just a rough note the movement in land: the South-West monsoon starts from Kerala and goes North and turns towards East and after reaching the far East, gets deflected down towards South as the North-East monsoon. And, literally, there are ginormous more things you can learn about monsoons.
Will be very much happy if you make a video to explain that pattern mentioned in that song. i.e, why? why was it windy then and why if it was windy then, it would be rainy now? I swear you will not be bored if you search for the answer.
I belong to the North East and we also have something locally called kalboishakhi a.k.a Norwesters (other regional names exist too) towards the eastern parts of the country and Bangladesh. It is the pre monsoon season and unlike monsoons, we don't get continuous rains during that time. It's more of sudden thunderstorms with high winds but last for only a short while.. I, personally, love that and it is my favourite season right before monsoon..
Which part of north east do you come from / belong to
My In Law's / Wife belong from Tinsukia Assam
.
When ever there I am at Tinsukia, I keep on Experiencing rain Fall Every Second or Third Day.
For mosquitoes we ppl in tamilnadu use coconut shell smoke with neem and some leaves.
Mosque??!
@@searchapostateprophetabdul2398 ex muslim?
Hey Jenks : did you know that the word monsoon was actually first used in context of India.
North West monsoon -- 15th June to 15th August. Avoid entire India
South East monsoon -- 15th November to 15th January. Avoid Tamilnadu. It is also known as the return journey or the going back of the monsoon.
Stay safe. In hot and dry places like Tiruvannamalai, a lot of snakes (also poisonous ones) come out in the shallow waters in the humidity after the rains (to do you know what). Always take a torch with you in the dark. They enter ground floor of houses also.
Hi Benjamin. Explore South Tamilnadu too. Also explore the hill stations Ooty and Kodaikanal
Yes. Monsoon in India is special. The first shower is itself awesome in the way the temperature falls and the incredible aroma of petrichor pervades the air.
Goan Tourism promotes a monsoon package. Monsoon is the best time to view the Jahaz Mahal in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh and learn about its romantic legend. Taj Mahal being hit by sheets of rain is a sight to behold. The mountains of Western Ghats at Lonavala and Khandala swathed in clouds of rain look dramatic and magical waterfalls appear. In the northern plains the season usually begins with hail storms that make the ground look snow-covered.
Indian classical music has ragas dedicated to the rainy season. Bollywood revels in filming sensuous rain sequences.
Have you in your life seen experienced Monsoons in north East India . Have you ever in your life been to Cherrapunji Meghalaya. Highest rainfall in the whole world
Have you ever seen the Mighty Brahmaputra River. ?????????????
Have you seen the width of that River. ????????????????/
Have you seen the length of that river Right from Guwahati to Dibrugarh. ???????????
Have you seen the third Highest and Highest mountain peak of India of India Kanchenjunga.??????
Have you seen the first sun rise at Tiger Hills when the sun rays fall upon the tip of snow clad mountain peak.??????????/
I speak because I have seen 90% India's
East
North
South
and only 45% West
Not Interested to see Kutch , Saurastra, Gujarat
@@bittoochatterjee2661 Yes we were taught about it in school decades ago. But I also know Cherrapunji had lost that distinction long ago to the village of Mawsynram.
I’ve read that some towns in Colombia also make a claim to be wetter.
@@bittoochatterjee2661
If I may be a little boastful, as the son of a Central Govt employee I’ve traveled, seen and lived in most regions of India; I’ve lived in at least 15 towns, Cantonments & cities and shifted home some 38 times. I’ve studied in 8 schools. Before me my parents shifted home 45 times. As a result one’s picked up 8 Indian languages, besides English and one other foreign language. As a result one is fairly integrated with no particular bias for any region.
Yes, Monsoon is very important to us.. Everything is dependant on monsoon.
தங்கள் வருகைக்கு மிக்க நன்றிகள்..🙏
November to December going to be a roller coaster ride in TN.. Cyclones and hurricanes will be at our door step.. You will be entertained.. !!
Excellent knowledge on India monsoon..... Beautiful video🎥 the second monsoon is called retreat monsoon , when Tamilnadu receives lots of rain and farmers grow different crops
Chennai gets a lot more rain during monsoon when compared to Tiruvannamalai.
The first monsoon , beginning in June is brought by the south west winds from the Arabian Sea .. moving into the country from the western coast .. it arrives at our north eastern region after a week or so .. after September the rains get scanty . Hence we have beautiful weather in autumn & early winter . Do visit the hills of West Bengal between October to April ..
I find the best thing about monsoon in South India is that it's not so hot. Bangalore stays in the upper 70:s for 3 months. TN is a lot hotter and humid so I feel for you. 😃. Also Kearla can be pretty wet so skip the house boats, and the hill stations are really foggy
Hey Benjamin - just a couple of points on the monsoons - the 'monsoon' season for India is only summer - June to August. And contrary to the figure / diagram you showed, its believed to be due to Jet Stream and South Westerly monsoon winds from Arabian Sea bringing rain to Western India - Kerala, Maharashtra, Goa then MP and northwards. It's not so much cold air from Himalayas resulting in condensation over South west India. Places to avoid are - Himachal Pradesh and Uttrakhand - including North East (Bagdogra to Gangtok and Darjeeling -I know through personal experience).
Places to see - Karnataka, Kerala (both subject to the rains), MP and Nilgiris the lush greenery is something to behold.
Also to keep away the mosquitoes, two things you should add to your travel kit - one is the spray / ointment - Odomos and the other is the plug-in bug repellant.
You described the winds in the opposite directions.
Haha, I was about to write this.
Monsoon is my favourite season and I think it's very beautiful
Hi ben.
How are you
Its Been a long time 😀
Nice content again
Enjoy the monsoon with bhajji and tea !!
Good here kerena. Hope life us well w you too
@@bjenks I'm fine thanks 😊... please do a meet up somewhere in Tamilnadu preferably Yelagiri Hills.😅
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WELCOME TO 🏝 KERALA.
AMAZING BRILLIANT VLOG 👏. TAMIL NADU HAS THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL PLACES WHERE HILLS AND BEACHES ARE FEW HOURS DRIVING DISTANCE 👏 🚗
Iam glad u visit southern India tamil nadu 💙
You are like modern Indian encyclopedia for foreigners and Indians too.
One's subscriber can gain tons of knowledge from your channel.
The monsoon season from June to August occurs when winds from the Arabian sea crash into the Himalayas. Not the other way around.
Tbh Kerala gets rain from both 1st monsoon and 2nd monsoon
2:20
I had to say this. That is the south west monsoon you are referring to. It comes from exactly the opposite direction that you pointed.
Same for the North East monsoon.
It blows from NE to SW.
During this monsoon North Bengal faced very brutal conditions. Landslide blocked many roads to Darjeeling , Sikkim and many bridges are damaged.
I Think You are in Thiruvannamalai.OMNAMASHIVAYE.
best vlog about Indian monsoons :)
many thanks
Tamil Nadu is a rain shadow area, so they do not get the South West monsoons as it is on the eastern side of the Western Ghat mountains, they get rains when North East Trade winds return back.
Now it's flooding in chennai, and some cosatal areas
The images of ixora flower look beautiful...👍😊
I am indian but still I learn so much new things from you.
I absolutely love the Monsoon season!!!😍
Bro... You explained direction of monsoon wrong. First one is from Southwest to north direction. Moisture from indian ocean comes up, got heavy on the top of land and drops during June to September.
In November-January, the return wind comes from North East which picks up moisture from Bay of Bengal and drops it only in Tamil Nadu...
@2.23 nope, winds won't come from himalayas, they are from trade winds blowing from arabian sea to India's western coast, during their path they pick up moisture from Arabian sea. what you are saying is jet stream which lowers down its course during winter and acts as a medium in variation in rainfall patterns any way cheers benjamin..😀😀
and also mawsynram the wettest place, we have to be there at this moment to visually see and feel the wet..🤪🤪
Mumbai is beeeaauuutiful during monsoons.. the natural parts, that is. Not the traffic obviously. No need to travel, just stay home and enjoy the rains from the windows, with a cup of tea and snacks :) Also there are so many places around Mumbai to see waterfalls and greenery, and for monsoon treks.. do explore sometime
Happy video!! Rain matters and we Tamil people how much we value it!!
Same happened in North Karnataka since 3-4 years...
2:56. Are you going for swimming?? Noooo...was funny
Keep some neem oil in your home..... apply a little to your leg especially anckle when you venture out. It will keep mosquitoes out.
An American enjoying all lovely seasons in India.
HI Ben, How are you doing? If you get a chance visit Parvathamalai AKA Thenkaiyilayam located at Thenmathimangalam village which is about 20 km off Polur. Polur is 30 KM off Thiruvanamalai. This is close to where you live.
Bangalore gets rainfall from both North East and South West Monsoons, hence you get that amazing climate
Monsoon season is always nostalgic for me. Untold stories being told by you..!
Stay safe Benjamin. It's November ie end of Monsoon season for this year
. What's the weather now a days?
I live in Kerala. Our monsoon is from Jan to Dec.
Heavy Rainfall in November? Tamilnadu has totally different climate compared to here in northeast
Absolutely love your videos! Learned so much about India from your vlogs.
Bro it's not same everywhere specialy north , no it's Early Autumn in North. Though sometimes rain's but not like monsoon.
East , North East.
I Eat Something Spicy snakes and drink Tea while watching rain in morning over 5 am(On Sun Rising) on music on....i feel peace in life...But I Hate Mosquitoes....So I Stay In Terrace and watch views...Little happines makes live better....
Spicy Snacks or Snakes :)
You go chennai take video tamil nadu mansoon session time how to survive it's very adventure trip
There's a floor cleaner with citronella oil which reduces mosquito it's green in colour and smells like lemons
I love the rains in India
Loved the way you said way above my pay grade!!
That was a great video mate, but the facts about the monsoon winds are somewhat mixed up. South west monsoon winds are from Arabian Sea towards Himalayas which gets divided into two branches off the southern peninsula ,one going within western ghats bringing rain for the whole west coast towards Himalayas; other branch through Bay of Bengal towards Bengal and east Khasi hills bringing torrential rain in north east India . Once the south west monsoon fades, the dry cool air from Himalayas are drawn towards the Bay of Bengal which brings moisture from the sea towards Tamilnadu and Andhra coast . These winds are called North east monsoon winds. I appreciate your content brother. Cheers
Outstanding job guys regards
head over to jawadhu to some secret water falls. you're so close to it , just go to chengam and ride up from there in a public bus or take the public bus from Arani/polur to jamanamaruthur. trust me, you wont be disappointed mate.
if you want to understand Monsoon in India . Only one place Go to Cherrapunji Meghalaya.
NORTH EAST INDIA
Have been there physically so many times .
Non Stop Rainfall.
Highest in the world. if compared with Tamil Nadu, Cherrapunji at Meghalaya.
Is 1,00,000 ( One Lakh Times ) More Beautiful than Tamil Nadu
May be the monsoon direction mentioned was not correct...just for information
tamil nadu is a extreme place. It can flooded with water or dry with heat.
Benjamin? Should we buy you a comb? Nice video and I love the wet season in India.
The bedhead look is my prefered look 😎
Ladakh hardly gets any rain at all.
Good vlog, but others with knowledge in the comments are saying you got it wrong the monsoon patterns.
If you have time consider making vlogs a bit longer, maybe 15-20 minutes. Deepavali is going on, would be interesting to see how people where you live in the area are celebrating during night and day.
Are there any special occasions celebrated unique to where you are, for eg. maybe birthday of Ramana maharishi.
Second wettest place in India is located in Tamilnadu CHINNA KALLAR
Retreating of monsoon causes rain during October to November.
You showed the direction of both monsoon opposite
Benjamin, is there any other country where rain invokes so many emotions? I personally dont know any
I am not Ben, but Ireland, England come to mind they probably don't like damp cold weather, not much sunshine there.
I really love your voice.
It's really nice to hear.
Brother when u come to Kerala ❓️🤷🏼♂️
Hey Buddy (or is it machan since you are in TN) - Have you considered crowdfunded sponsors to create a Netflix /Amazon /BBC et al demo video and a script on all the really creative work that you have done. You have enough grist and content for at least 2 seasons. Just my 2c
Come to Odisha 🚩🙏
THE BEST TIME TO VISIT INDIA IS FROM NOVEMBER - APRIL.
Your voice is soo addictive jenky👍👌👌
In monsoons try eating tea amd pakode... When its raining.
Check the song indian rain by colonial cousins.
Just be very careful with drinking water and if you can, plz avoid street food in monsoon season. Enjoy the season but stay healthy.
Use a mosquito repellent or a mosquito plug . If you vaccinated against malaria you shouldn't have a problem. The malaria tablets are super cheap.
Saturday im travelling to pondi
Which place is this exactly in Tamil Nadu?
I smiled the whole video💓 loved your content
Come and visit vellore bro one time
I would like to. What do you recommend seeing?
@@bjenks Vellore Fort, Golden Temple, Check Your Health Condition on CMC (One of the Best Hospital and Medical College in India and May be also World), Don't Forget to Taste Ambur Biryani.
@@bjenks in vellore u can find a temple made of gold,super temple's .
Cool video👍
bro so happy I found ur channel. love it. do more streetfood
More to come!
Maharashtra is best in Monsoon..