Is it true that Leh receives little to no precipitation throughout the year?

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The above statement is false.
Leh receives moderate precipitation almost throughout the year. The city located on the banks of the Indus has mountain ranges surrounding it. The southwest and southeast monsoon cause rainfall in the region, and during the cold weather season, the Western Disturbances cause heavy snowfall in this region. The high altitude of Leh results in precipitation in the form of snowfall. In this way, the monsoon winds and western disturbances contribute to moderate rainfall throughout the region. Leh is a cold desert in the northern borders of India with cold winters and freezing temperatures. The Indus River provides water for drinking and agriculture in this region.
The correct statement would be Leh receives moderate precipitation almost throughout the year.

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