Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because ________

Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because ________ Correct Answer Mumbai is on the windward side

Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because it is located on the coast and Pune is in the interior. Mumbai lies on the windward side of Western Ghats while Pune is located on the leeward side. Windward refers to the direction from which the rain-bearing south west monsoon winds approach the land from sea.

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