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monsoon low

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noun

  1. the seasonal low found over most continents in summer and, to a lesser extent, over adjacent ocean areas in winter.

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The weather bureau downgraded the storm to a monsoon low and issued a separate severe weather warning for the northern parts of Queensland state.

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