Different approaches were tested in classifying the climate of TamiNadu. Thornth. waite and Mather (1955) approach gave broader classification of the state as semi-arid. Salem and Tuticorin are identified as tropical and semi-deserts as per Troll's approach. Madurai, Coimbatore and Tondi are grouped as arid zone areas according to Hargreave's classification.
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