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Why do you think Andhra Pradesh does not receive any snowfall during winter months?

The location of the state of Andhra Pradesh is a factor that greatly contributes to its climatic conditions wherein the state does not receive any snowfall during winter months. This happens because Andhra Pradesh lies south of the Tropic of Cancer and therefore experiences tropical semi-arid climate.


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