Question

Briefly describe the conditions of temperature, wind direction and rainfall over south India during the cool dry season.

Answer 1

1. Temperature:
   • South India remains mild and pleasant during winter.
   • Daytime temperatures are moderate, and nights are cool, but not very cold due to its coastal and tropical location.
2. Wind Direction:
   • Winds blow from the land to the sea; these are northeast monsoon winds (dry continental winds).
   • However, when they cross the Bay of Bengal, they pick up some moisture.
3. Rainfall:
   • The eastern coast, especially Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh, receives some rainfall from the northeast monsoon winds.
   • The rest of South India remains mostly dry.

This season is generally dry and comfortable for most of South India, except for some coastal rainfall.