what is orographic rainfall
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Orographic rainfall is also known as relief rainfall, These winds when they reach the leeward side of the mountains,are devoid of moisture and hence places located on the leeward side of the mountains get scanty rainfall
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Orographic precipitation, rain, snow, or other precipitation produced when moist air is lifted as it moves over a mountain range. As the air rises and cools, orographic clouds form and serve as the source of the precipitation, most of which falls upwind of the mountain ridge.
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