Tamil Nadu has a tropical climate with high humidity, especially near the coast (like Chennai), where relative humidity often stays between 60–90%. The monsoon seasons (June–December) bring even more moisture. This is significantly more humid than a lot of parts of the United States, such as New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area. Tamil Nadu is so humid because it is close to the equator, which means it has warm temperatures all throughout the year. Moreover, the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean bring a lot of moisture to the air. Monsoon winds increase humidity, especially between June and December.
Tamil Nadu's rivers, like the Kaveri, give water for farming and drinking. The land is great for growing rice, bananas and spices. The ocean provides fish for food and jobs for fishermen. The forests give wood, herbs and a home for animals. The sun shines almost all year, helping people use solar energy.
Sometimes, Tamil Nadu is very hot, making it hard to work outside. Some places do not get enough rain, leading to water shortages. Farmers worry when the monsoon rains are late or too little, because their crops need water to grow. But not all rain is a good thing. Cyclones from the ocean, which are rotating storms with fast winds, can cause flooding and damage homes.
