Leh Storm Formation (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption The storm, formed when unusual winds from the east organized clouds that had formed high in the mountains, tapped into moisture from both the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. Credit University of Washington Usage Restrictions News use only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.