Is Chennai a rain shadow area?
Chennai which lies in the rain-shadow area of the Western Ghats gets a little rainfall from the south-west monsoon winds. It gets rainfall from the north-east winds in winter because Chennai faces the north-east monsoon. It is situated on the windward side of the Eastern Ghats.
Why does Chennai receives less rainfall?
Chennai receives rain from northeast monsoons during October-November which is not very strong hence gives less rain whereas Thiruvananthapuram Kerala receives very heavy rain from southwest monsoon which are much more powerful. It also gets some rain from the retreating Monsoon.
Why Chennai receives more rainfall than Delhi?
Answer: Chennai receives most of its rainfall from the north-east’ monsoon, which gives rains mostly from October to December, and not the south-west monsoon. That is why Chennai gets most of its rainfall later than most other parts of the country.
Why Chennai gets more rainfall than Mangalore?
But, the South west monsoon winds blow parallel to the Chennai coast and do not cause much rainfall. Mangalore lies on the windward side of the Western Ghats and hence, it receives more rainfall than Chennai inspite of having less rainy months.
Which city gets 5 times above normal rainfall?
Mawsynram (/ˈmɔːsɪnˌrʌm/) is a town in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya state in Northeastern India, 60.9 kilometres from Shillong, the state capital. Mawsynram receives the highest rainfall in India.
Why does Chennai have less rainfall than Kochi?
Chennai has more rain months than Kerala because it receives rainfall from both- South West Monsoon winds and North West Monsoon winds (during winters) but Kochi receives rainfall only from South West Monsoon winds.
Why Kerala receives more rainfall than Tamil Nadu?
Answer: Tamil Nadu has more rain months than Kerala because it receives rainfall from both- South West Monsoon winds and North West Monsoon winds (during winters) but Kochi receives rainfall only from South West Monsoon winds.
Which country rains the most?
Colombia
List
| Rank | Country | Average precipitation (mm in depth per year) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 3,240 |
| 2 | São Tomé and Príncipe | 3,200 |
| 3 | Papua New Guinea | 3,142 |
| 4 | Solomon Islands | 3,028 |