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PRERNA FOR IAS
TYPES OF RAINFALL
1. Convectional Rainfall
Convectional rainfall occurs when the Sun strongly heats the Earth's surface, causing the air above it to become warm and rise. As the warm air rises, it expands and cools. The water vapor present in the air condenses into clouds, and when the droplets become heavy, rainfall occurs. This type of rainfall is usually intense but short-lived and is often accompanied by thunderstorms. Convectional rainfall is
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Learn about rainfall types including convectional, orographic, and cyclonic rainfall. Understand how clouds, moist winds, and air temperature influence precipitation patterns globally.
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