Give reasons as to why: The Tamil Nadu coast receives winter rainfall.

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Tamil Nadu receives rainfall from Northeast trade winds.

From early June to mid-September, between 100- 120 days is the duration of the monsoon. Some places like Tamil Nadu receive a major portion of its rainfall during October and November, but most parts of the country receive rainfall from June to September.

During the winter season, the winds prevailing in the country are the Northeast trade winds.

In major parts of the country, it is a dry season, as the winds blow from land to sea.

When the winds blow from sea to land, it picks up moisture from the sea and brings rainfall in the country.

Due to the geographical location, the east coast receives rainfall as the north east trade winds blow from sea to land in this location. Hence the coast of Tamil Nadu receives winter rainfall.

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Give reasons as to why.

(i) Seasonal reversal of wind direction takes place over the Indian subcontinent?

(ii) The bulk of rainfall in India is concentrated over a few months.

(iii) The Tamil Nadu coast receives winter rainfall.

(iv) The delta region of the eastern coast is frequently struck by cyclones.

(v) Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the leeward side of the Western Ghats are drought-prone.

How does Tamil Nadu get winter rainfall ?

Givereasons as to why.

(i)Seasonal reversal of wind direction takes place over the Indiansubcontinent?

(ii)The bulk of rainfall in India is concentrated over a few months.

(iii)The Tamil Nadu coast receives winter rainfall.

(iv)The delta region of the eastern coast is frequently struck bycyclones.

(v)Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the leeward side of the Western Ghatsare drought-prone.

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