monsoon depression
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monsoon depression
A low pressure system occurring in summer and affecting southern Asia. It is 1000-2500 km across with a cyclone circulation up to 8 km. It lasts 2-5 days and occurs roughly twice a month, bringing 100-200 mm of rain per day.
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