Thailand: When the monsoon strikes…
Name: Jonathan Jagot Age: 25 years old Specialty: Sailing around the world for over 12 years
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25/09/2023
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Jonathan Jagot
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This is how it feels in the monsoon, a climatic system characteristic of South and South-East Asia.
In Thailand, the monsoon is generally divided into two seasons: the north-east monsoon (or summer monsoon) and the south-west monsoon (or winter monsoon).
The north-east monsoon occurs from November to February. During this period, cold, dry air from the Asian continent meets warm, moist air from the Indian Ocean. This leads to heavy rainfall in some parts of the country.
A surprising phenomenon can occur during this period. These are whirlwinds of rotating air that form over the water, resembling small tornadoes. In Thailand, due to the influence of the monsoon and the interaction between the warm, moist air from the ocean and the cold air from the continent, these waterspouts are very common.
They can form very quickly. It is common to see them originating from the base of the cloud. Most of the time, they don’t reach the surface of the water, but when they do, it’s best not to be underneath them, as several tons of water can fall on you! But rest assured, the probability of this happening is extremely low!
