6.7   Climate

. Climate You have already learnt that the Tropic of Cancer divides India roughly into two equal parts and the state Tamil Nadu lies to the south of Tropic of Cancer, which is near the Equator. As it receives vertical sun rays, the temperature of the state is relatively high throughout the year. Though the state falls within the hot climatic zone, the east coast of Tamil Nadu enjoys tropical maritime climate. The Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean influence the climate of the coastal regions.  Physical Geography of Tamil Nadu state’s rainfall is received from tropical cyclones during this period and east coastal region receives to cm of rainfall. The rainfall received by the central and northwestern parts is – cm. The cyclones sometimes disturb the cultivation of crops and cause severe damage to life and property. Chinnakallar near Valparai is the 3rd wettest place in India and the wettest place in Tamil Nadu.