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H8 APPENDIX. u During the north-east monsoon, Dimhutty being less exposed than Kotagherry, suffers less from the wind and rain ; the temperature during the cold months is more equable than at Oatacamund, the thermometer never descending so low, and being completely sheltered by the mountain of Dodabetta and its subordinate ranges, from the south-west monsoon ; the weather re- mains fine during the greater part of June, July, and August, the most wet and stormy months in all the central and west part of the range. " The air at Dimhutty is considerably less rare, and more moist* than at Oatacamund, while its distance from the edge of the Hills, places it beyond all suspi- cion of dangers from the ascent of malaria from the jungle below; in which respect it has the advantage of Coonoor, Khoondah Ghaut, Neddewuttum, and Billi- cul all of which are situated on the verge. of the Hills, and are said (though not uppn very accurate grounds) to be feverish at certain seasons. " It thus appears that the climate of Dimhutty, while * This must not be understood to mean that it contains more moisture, but that the moisture held in solution by it, is more easily rendered sensible. APPENDIX. H9 it is less rare, less dry, and less bracing, and consequently less fit for Europeans in robust health, as well as for

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