Meghalaya receives heavy rainfall primarily due to its geographical location and topography. It is situated in the Indian subcontinent's northeastern region, where the monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal are funneled by the Khasi and Jaintia hills. These hills cause orographic lift, which intensifies precipitation as moist air rises and cools. As a result, Meghalaya, particularly the town of Mawsynram, is one of the wettest places on Earth.
The Cherrapunji region in Meghalaya, India, holds the world record for the longest period of continuous rainfall. From August 1860 to August 1861, Cherrapunji received rainfall for 366 consecutive days.
every tree needs water to grow, more rainfall more trees!
lakkidi wayanad is to be the 2nd highest rainfall occuring place in word it gets 2nd highest degree rainfall in world when the rain starts it never stops and half a year misty it is located in the wayanad district located in western ghats . lakkidi is misty and rainy during monsoon leaches are also common.it has show in most of the websites that it holds 2nd highest rainfall in each year . but in 2012 rainfall has been down comparatevly last year . when it rains we can have many types of rains it showers in drizziles,some times like thread too.lakkidi is about 1909 feet tall. it rains about 5 and half month a year and coldest place in kerala too reached 5 -10 degree in winter . when lakkidi starts to rain many tourist come to visit this place beacuse of the diffrent rainfall.
Rainfall can make it easier to see spider webs, as the raindrops collect on the silk threads, making them more visible.
Yes, cloud cover can affect rainfall. Clouds contain water droplets or ice crystals, which can coalesce and fall to the ground as precipitation when they become heavy enough. More cloud cover can lead to more chances of rainfall occurring.
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Cherrapunji, Meghalaya has the highest rainfall rate in India. Recently a nearby village to Cherrapunji, ie., Mawsynram has been recording more rainfalls.
Meghalaya in India is known as the 'Abode of Clouds' due to its heavy rainfall and misty landscapes, creating a picturesque and lush environment.
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.
The northeastern part of India, specifically the states of Meghalaya and Assam, receive the largest amount of rainfall in South Asia due to the influence of the Indian monsoon and the orographic effect of the Himalayas. Cherapunji in Meghalaya holds the record for the highest annual rainfall in the world.
The Cherrapunji region in Meghalaya, India, holds the world record for the longest period of continuous rainfall. From August 1860 to August 1861, Cherrapunji received rainfall for 366 consecutive days.
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The Western Ghats and parts of the Himalayas receive a very high rainfall about 2000mm per year. Chirapunji in Assam is said to have the highest rainfall in the world.
By average annual rainfall, the wettest place is Mawsynram, Meghalaya, India, with 11,873 mm (467 in) of rain per annum. Meghalaya means 'land of the clouds'. Most of the rain occurs during the monsoon season, between June and September. (Wikipedia)
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The wettest inhabited place on earth is probably Mawsynram in Meghalaya, India. It receives an average annual rainfall of around 467.4 inches (11,871 mm) due to its location in the Meghalaya Plateau and the monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal.