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later this season than last, and that in consequence the spawn- 

 ing period was later. Spawning may be said to take place 

 three or four weeks after the cessation of the rains. 



Through the kindness of Mr. A. J. Bamford of the Colombo 

 Observatory I am able to give some rainfall statistics of the 

 Tamblegam district. The exceptionally heavy rains of 

 January, 1913, will be noted. 



Rainfall in the Tamblegam District. 



November. 



1910. 



1911. 



1912. 



