Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because:

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Pune has greater vegetation than Mumbai.

Mumbai is a coastal city.

Pune is at a greater elevation.

Mumbai is on the windward side.

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Due to Mumbai's location on the windward side, it rains more than in Pune.
Pune is located in the interior, while Mumbai is located on the coast, so Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune. Pune is situated on the leeward side of the Western Ghats, while Mumbai is on the windward side. The direction from which the rain-producing southwest monsoon winds approach the land from the sea is referred to as windward. The term "Lee Ward" describes the area protected from these winds by the Western Ghats' hills, a natural barrier. Because of its dry climate, this area is known as a "rain shadow."

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