Question

Why do the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu get rainfall during winter season?

Answer 1

During the winter season, north-east trade winds prevail over India. They blow from land to sea and hence, for most part of the country, it is a dry season. However, the Tamil Nadu Coast receives winter rainfall due to these winds. This is because in this region these winds blow from sea to land, thereby carrying moisture along with them.

Answer 2

Coastal region of TN gets rainfall in winter season because in winter season
the reversal of winds in India the NE monsoon wind blows over india with no moisture in it. But when it passes over Bay of Bengal due to evapuration it gains some of moisture in it.At the time when it reaches the coromandal coast it brings rain