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Why is there no rainfall in Ladakh​

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Explanation:Answer: Ladakh is a cold desert & is located on a high altitude. The southwest monsoons brings no rain to this region as it is rainshadowed by the Pirpanjal, Zaskar ranges & Shiwalik ranges. ... Also the water in Ladakh comes from the melting of glaciers present in its vicinity

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ladakh is a cold desert and is located on a high altitude. the southwest monsoons bring no rain to this region as it is rainshadowed pirpanjal zaskar and shiwalik ranges..

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