Scientists say these particles disturb the monsoon system and exacerbate the melting of snow and ice in the Himalayas.

BBC: South Asian bloc active at climate meeting

The southwest monsoon system winds its way northward from Kerala, usually covering the entire country by the middle of July.

WSJ: Monsoon Rains Arrive Over India's Mainland

Moderating the tropical climate of the region, it presents one of the best examples of the monsoon system in the planet.

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True, there's more chrome here than you'll find in the top-line V-6 Passat, as well as an excellent Monsoon audio system.

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