“…This place is located at latitude, longitude and altitude of 11°21' N, 76°21' E and 60-70 m above sea level, respectively. It experiences a warm humid climate with a mean annual rainfall of 2,570 mm, most of which is received during the south west monsoon season (June-August) (Anoop et al, 2011). Maximum air temperature ranged from 24.49°C (December) to 42.85 °C (March), while minimum air temperature ranged from 13.43 °C (January) to 27.02 °C (April).…”