Deforestation has Weakened the Monsoon in India.

1,204 views · Published 26 August 2016 · 9:38 · Indexed 27 October 2026

Channel: Down To Earth · 2016 · Science & Technology

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A recent study by  IIT Bombay says that deforestation and conversion of forest land to crop land  has weakened the monsoon in India.The study was undertaken by a team from the Interdisciplinary Program in Climate Studies of IIT-Bombay.  
Dr. Subimal Ghosh, part of the research team talks about the study via Skype

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