Orographic lift is the process where air is pushed upwards by geographical features like hills or mountain ranges. When a moving air mass encounters a mountain, some of the air is forced to rise over the peak. This upward movement is what we call Orographic lift. If the air is moist, it cools as it rises, leading to cloud formation. As a result, the windward slopes of mountains often experience more rainfall compared to the leeward sides, which tend to be drier.
