Why is Tamil Nadu so dry?

The Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during the monsoon season because. The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon. 2. It lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon.

Why Tamil Nadu receives more rainfall?

During the monsoons, Tamil Nadu gets rain due to the extreme southwest trade winds blowing to the northern hemisphere. Due to the northeast air currents, Tamil Nadu receives rainfall in the winter season.

Why is Tamil Nadu so hot?

“It is because of the high pressure that is common at this time of the year over the Indian peninsula. The moisture content is zero, there is no humidity. So whatever heat comes to us is reflected back,” says Pradeep John, weatherman, Tamil Nadu.

Which is the rainiest place in the world?

Mawsynram
The quiet, sleepy, yet mesmerising village of Mawsynram trounced Cherrapunji to become the wettest place in the world. Mawsynram receives over 10,000 millimetres of rain in a year.

Why does Tamil Nadu get rainfall twice a year?

The Coromandel coast of Tamil Nadu receives rainfall twice a year. During summer, the region receives rainfall from the south-west monsoon winds along with the whole country. 2. During winter, cold and dry winds blow from the north-east generally cause no rainfall.

Why is Ooty cooler than Kochi?

This is due to the hilly location of Ooty it is cooler than other cities of Tamil Nadu like Coimbatore whose location in flat. Ooty is located in the Blue Mountains (Nilgiri hills) of the Western Ghats. It is a high altitude area and a perfect destination for spending holidays during summers due to the cool climate.

Is Tamil Nadu hotter than Kerala?

Normally in winters, the Southern States of India have normal temperature. But these days Kerala is colder than before. The Night temperature in Kerala and the Tamil Nadu is lower than the day temperature while the days are hot.

What is the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu water dispute all about?

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu being the major shareholders, Karnataka was ordered to release 192 TMC of water to Tamil Nadu in a normal year from June to May. The dispute however, did not end there, as all four states decided to file review petitions seeking clarifications and possible renegotiation of the order.

How much water is allocated to Tamil Nadu from Cauvery River?

In its verdict, the tribunal allocated 419 TMC of water annually to Tamil Nadu and 282 TMC to Karnataka; 30 TMC of Cauvery river water to Kerala and 7 TMC to Puducherry.

Can Karnataka use all excess water available in its area?

Karnataka can now use all the excess water available in its area after releasing 192 TMC applicable in a normal water year. Tamil Nadu can also use all the excess water available in its area (including flood water from Karnataka if any).

When did Mysore revive the irrigation projects in Tamil Nadu?

The plans were revived by Mysore in 1881, by which time Mysore was back in the hands of the Mysore kings, while present day Tamil Nadu continued to remain a part of the Madras Presidency. Started about 30 years ago after independence. Mysore’s plans to revive the irrigation projects met with resistance from the Madras Presidency.

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