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Why does the rainfall decrease from the east to west in northern India |
| Answer» Bay of Bengal branch of Monsoons move from East to West. These move up the Ganga Valley along the Himalayas. As these winds move westward, these become drier and give less rainfall.The maximum rainfall of the season is received in the north-eastern part of the country. Mawsynram in the southern ranges of the Khasi Hills receives the highest average rainfall in the world.Rainfall in the Ganga valley decreases from the east to the west. Rajasthan and parts of Gujarat get scanty rainfall. | |