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11. The Tamil Nadu Region


This region includes the greater parts of the state of Tamil Nadu and the Coromandal Coast. The average annual rainfall varies between 100-150 cm. Most of the rainfall is recorded during the season of retreating monsoon (October to December). The average temperature for the month of January is 24°C, while the July temperature reads around 30°C.