Tag: climate and soil of karnataka

The Malnad region and the coastal plains of Karnataka, India, are located on the windward side of the Western Ghats and receive very heavy rainfall during the monsoon season.

The retreating monsoon season, which occurs after the southwest monsoon, is characterized by winds blowing from the northeast. Thus, it is commonly referred to as the North-east monsoon season.

• Agumbe is a small village located in Shimoga district in the Malnad region of Karnataka. 
  
• It is called "The Cherrapunji of the South".
  
• It receives the heaviest rainfall. 

Belagavi, located in the northern part of Karnataka, experiences lower temperatures during the winter season compared to the coastal districts.

During the rainy season in Karnataka, the influx of moisture-laden winds and cloud cover typically results in high temperatures, though it may feel humid.

The Eastern Maidan lies in the rain-shadow region of the Western Ghats, which blocks moisture-laden winds, leading to significantly lower rainfall in this area.

Karnataka receives the vast majority of its rainfall during the southwest monsoon season; consequently, winter rainfall is minimal.

• Agumbe is a small village located in Shimoga district in the Malnad region of Karnataka. 
  
• It is called "The Cherrapunji of the South".
  
• It receives the heaviest rainfall. 

Nayakna Hatti, situated in the Chitradurga district, is known as one of the driest regions in Karnataka due to its location in the rain-shadow zone.

The retreating monsoon (northeast monsoon) contributes a relatively small portion of the total annual rainfall in Karnataka, typically cited as around 12 percent.