Jackfruit is one of the largest producers of jackfruit in the world. This sleepy coastal taluk in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu is the heaven of jackfruit.
The Thermal concept of the origin of monsoon was given by noted astronomer Halley. But there were some faults. Halley overlooked the Coriolis effect and the concept of the passing of latent heat through water vapour.
Pre-monsoon rainfall in Karnataka and Kerala is known as mango shower (also known as April rains or summer showers). It helps in the ripening of mangoes.