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4.2.1 Climate
Pondicherry is a semi-arid climate, semi-desert climate, or steppe climate is a
dry climate sub-type. It
is located in regions
that receive
precipitation below
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potential
evapotranspiration, but
not as low as a desert
climate. The Union
Territory has an average
annual temperature of
around 30°C and relative humidity levels ranging from 70-85%. The
Puducherry region receives rain primarily through the North-East monsoon.
4.2.2 Coastal geomorphology
The Puducherry region is a flat
plain with an average elevation of
about 15m above MSLALLUVIAL
PLAINS: The alluvial plain, formed
due to two major rivers namely
Gingee and Ponnaiyar, in general,
is a monotonous plain with a slope
ranging from 1 to 3%. In addition,
coastal sands and aeolean sands
occur along the coast on the east.
The Alluvium consists mainly of
clays and sands.
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