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Question
Now think why Leh has moderate precipitation almost throughout the year?
In spite of these facts see carefully if there is strong evidence to conclude that the monsoons still provide a very strong framework lending overall climatic unity to the whole country.
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Solution
While it receives scanty rainfall throughout the year, Leh does experience snowfall due to the extremely low temperatures. As a result, it experiences moderate precipitation almost throughout the year.
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