‘Inversion of Rainfall” is associated with
Orographic rainfall
Convectional rainfall
Cyclonic rainfall (Tropical)
Cyclonic rainfall (Temperate)
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2019
Inversion of rainfall refers to the phenomenon where, in mountainous regions, rainfall increases with altitude up to a certain height (the zone of maximum precipitation), but then decreases above that level. This pattern is typically observed in orographic rainfall, which occurs when moist air is forced to rise over a mountain barrier. As the air rises, it cools, leading to condensation and precipitation on the windward slopes. However, at very high altitudes, the amount of moisture in the air may decrease, temperatures become very low, and other factors limit further precipitation, causing the rainfall amount to decrease beyond the optimum level.