Southwest monsoon of 2017 was marked by two extended break spells during its second half. This study investigates the meteorological factors that contributed to the occurrence/sustenance of these breaks.

The Indian summer monsoons of 2013 and 2014 had contrasting onset and progression phases. The onset was timely and the progression of 2013 monsoon was the fastest in the last 70 years, whereas 2014 had a delayed onset and a very lethargic progression phase compared to 2013.