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The southern slopes of Himalayan receive more rainfall than the northern slopes why give reasons​

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The southern slopes of the Himalaya receive more rain due to the south west monsoon winds which travel west along the southern slops. The northern slopes do not receive any such rainfall. So the southern slopes are covered with thick vegetation as compared to the northern slopes.

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