Question

Why does Patna get heavier rainfall than Varanasi?

Answer 1

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The Bay of Bengal branch which brings rainfall to the north eastern states due to the presence of mountain ranges sheds its moisture as it travels towards the west. Thus there is a decrease in rainfall as one goes from east to west. Since Patna lies in the lower Ganga valley and Varanasi lies further west of Patna, it rains more in Patna than in Varanasi.The Arabian Sea branch of the South West Monsoon blows parallel to the Aravalli Hills. Since the moisture bearing winds do not strike the mountains, they do not cause any precipitation in this region.
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Answer 2

Answer:

The Bay of Bengal branch which brings rainfall to the north eastern states due to the presence of mountain ranges sheds its moisture as it travels towards the west. Thus there is a decrease in rainfall as one goes from east to west. Since Patna lies in the lower Ganga valley and Varanasi lies further west of Patna, it rains more in Patna than in Varanasi.The Arabian Sea branch of the South West Monsoon blows parallel to the Aravalli Hills. Since the moisture bearing winds do not strike the mountains, they do not cause any precipitation in this region.

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