Geomorphic impact on rainfall of Maharashtra

Climate of a region along with other factors is mainly also affected by rainfall. On the other hand, rainfall distribution is affected by geomorphology of a region, wind direction, presences of humidity etc. India being a monsoonal climate, experiences reversal of winds i.e. South-West monsoon winds and North-East winds. Keeping this in mind, the present research paper tries to make out pattern of spatial distribution of rainfall in Maharashtra and explore whether rainfall distribution in Maharashtra is affected by geomorphology. Findings shows that there is a variation in spatial distribution of rainfall. From west to east (central Maharashtra) sudden decrease in amount of rainfall is there and again gradual increase is there towards east of Maharashtra. this is due to geomorphic units or divisions in Maharashtra. The role of Sahayadri (Western ghats) i.e. its north-south location acting as relief barrier for humid winds is very much significant in rainfall distribution in Maharashtra.