 The wet season is known by many different local names throughout the world . For example , in Mexico it is known as " storm season " . Different names are given to the various short " seasons " of the year by the Aboriginal tribes of Northern Australia : the wet season typically experienced there from December to March is called <unk> . The precise meaning of the word is fairly disputable , although it is widely accepted to relate to the severe thunderstorms , flooding , and abundant vegetation growth commonly experienced at this time . 
