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Question
Tamil Nadu receives low rainfall during southwest monsoon.
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Solution
During the southwest monsoon, Tamil Nadu is located in the rain shadow region for the wind, which blows from the Arabian sea. As a result, Tamil Nadu receives only a meager rainfall from this monsoon. Rainfall during this season decreases from west to east.
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