SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -January is the coolest month of the year Chennai. Winters too receive moderate rainfall, making the weather pleasurable and comfortable to roam around. The seasonal rainfall, resulting from the north-east monsoon winds, is experienced during mid-October to mid-December.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, Chennai receives most of its rain from north-east and retreating monsoons during winter season.

Detailed explanation-3: -Winter season begins in the month of December and continues till February. The average temperature during this season is around 18°C. Chennai is often hit by cyclones from Bay of Bengal in the months of November and December. The months from June to August receive heavy rain falls and strong winds.

Detailed explanation-4: –The North-east dry Monsoon winds blow over the Bay of Bengal during winter.-As they pass over the Bay of Bengal they develop moisture and bring rain to the Tamil Nadu coast. As now they are under the influence of on-shore winds, they are full of moisture.