Question

why does the Coromandel coast get most of its
annual rainfall in the month of October November give reasons​

Answer 1

During October-November, the sun apparently moves towards the south. During this period, the monsoon trough over the northern plains becomes weaker. The south-west monsoon winds weaken and start withdrawing gradually. The monsoon withdraws from the northern plains by the beginning of October. The retreat of the monsoon is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature. While day temperatures are high, nights are cool and pleasant. Humidity is still present. High temperature and humidity, makes the weather quite uncomfortable during the day. This is commonly known as “October Heat”. The temperature begins to fall rapidly in northern India by the second half of October. The low-pressure conditions over northwestern India move to the Bay of Bengal by early November. This shift leads to cyclonic depressions over the Andaman Sea. These cyclones usually cross the eastern coasts of India and cause heavy and widespread rain. These cyclones may also arrive at the Coasts of Orissa, West Bengal and Bangladesh. These cyclones contribute to the bulk of the rainfall of the Coromandel Coast. OR Winter rains in Tamil Nadu are caused by north-east trade winds (also known as north-east monsoons). That is the only part of India that gets rains during the winter months. The Tami Nadu coast receives winter rainfall because of movement of low-pressure conditions to the Bay of Bengal.

Answer 2

Answer:

• The Coromandel coast lies to the east of Eastern Ghats.

• These mountains block the north-east monsoon winds that pick up the moisture from the Bay of Bengal.

• Thus due to the obstruction provided to these winds by the Eastern Ghats, The Coromandel coast receives rainfall during the winter season.

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