Question

what is the rain shadow

Answer 1

A rain shadow is a dry area on the leeward side of a mountainous area (away from the wind). The mountains block the passage of rain-producing weather systems and cast a "shadow" of dryness behind them. Wind and moist air is drawn by the prevailing winds towards the top of the mountains, where it condenses and precipitates before it crosses the top. The air, without much moisture left, advances across the mountains creating a drier side called the "rain shadow".

Answer 2

Hey there!

The rain shadow area is the area on the leeward slopes of a mountain range; in the shadow of the mountains where precipitation is greatly reduced as compared to windward slope.

For example: Central Maharashtra lies on the leeward side of Balaghat range. So, it gets little rainfall.

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