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How much rainfall does the western desert of Rajasthan receive?

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Map highlighting the Indian state of Rajasthan in orange, located in the northwest of India with its capital Jaipur marked. Surrounding countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka are shown, along with major bodies of water such as the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. — Rajasthan Rajasthan, India.

The western desert of Rajasthan is an arid region that receives very little rainfall, averaging about 4 inches (100 mm) annually.1