Lviv, in western Ukraine close to the Carpathian foothills, receives around 700 mm (about 28 inches) of rain a year, more than the flatter eastern parts of the country, reflecting its position closer to higher terrain that intensifies rainfall. Summer brings the most intense convective storms, sometimes triggering localized flash flooding in the hillier terrain surrounding the historic city. The city’s elevated, hilly setting compared with much of Ukraine’s flat interior means rainfall can vary more sharply between neighborhoods depending on exposure. Because these storms can develop with only modest warning, radar tracking is a genuinely practical tool during the warmer months. Ukraine’s Hydrometeorological Center operates the national radar network.
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