Question

Why do the tamil nadu coast remains dry during southwest monsoon?

Answer 1

It lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon.

Answer 2

Answer:

During the South-West Monsoon, Tamil Nadu remains dry because it is located in rain shadow area. Tamil Nadu has rain during the monsoon season due to the southwest trade winds which blow towards the northern hemisphere. Tamil Nadu receives rainfall in the winter season due to northeast trade winds.