Question

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Shillong gets less than 200 cm of rainfall in a year while Cherrapunji receives more than 1250 cm of rainfall.

Answer 1

Shillong receives barely 200 cm of rainfall due to its location on the leeward side of the Garo, Khasi, and Jintia Hills, which creates a rain shadow. Cherrapunji, located on the windward slopes of the Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia Hills, receives an average of 1250 cm of rainfall.