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How is the Orographic rainfall caused? - Geography

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How is the Orographic rainfall caused? 

Describe briefly the orographic rainfall.

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Orographic rainfall, also called relief rainfall, is caused when air is forced to rise against a high mountain. The mountain barriers lying across the direction of airflow, force the moisture-laden air to rise along the mountain slope. This results in the cooling of the air, which leads to the formation of clouds and rain. This rainfall is called Orographic rainfall. The side of the mountain facing the wind is called the windward side and receives heavy rainfall. It is called the rainfed region. The other side of the mountain that does not face the wind is called the leeward side and receives less rainfall becomes a rain shadow region.

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