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The word "Meghalaya" literally means "The Abode of Clouds". Meghalaya is a small state in north-eastern India The climate of Meghalaya is moderate but humid, the average annual rainfall going as high as 1200 cm in some areas, making it the wettest state of India.

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The word Meghalaya has its roots from the words megh (clouds) and alaya (home). Meghalaya observes a high amount of rain during the year. This is why Meghalaya is named so.

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