As of now Cherrapunjee holds the world record for being the rainiest place on earth
Cherrapunji, Meghalaya has the highest rainfall rate in India. Recently a nearby village to Cherrapunji, ie., Mawsynram has been recording more rainfalls.
Mawsynram, in India, holds the record for the highest average annual rainfall on Earth. It is located in the continent of Asia.
The two heaviest rainfall events in India are associated with Mawsynram and Cherrapunji, both located in the northeastern state of Meghalaya. Mawsynram holds the record for the highest average annual rainfall in the world, receiving about 467.4 inches (around 467.4 cm) of rain. Cherrapunji, close to Mawsynram, also experiences extreme rainfall, with averages around 463.7 inches (approximately 471.0 cm) annually. Both locations receive intense monsoon rains due to their unique topography and climatic conditions.
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The heaviest rainfall per year is typically found in Mawsynram, a village in the northeastern state of Meghalaya in India. Mawsynram receives an average annual rainfall of around 467.4 inches (11,871 millimeters), making it one of the wettest places on Earth.
Cherrapunji and Mawsynram receive heavy rainfall due to their location in the path of moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal, which are forced to rise up the Khasi Hills. As the air rises, it cools and releases its moisture as rain, resulting in the high rainfall amounts in these areas. Additionally, the topography of the region enhances the amount of rainfall received.
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It is because it is the world highest recorded rainfall place in the world
Mawsynram (mawsynram) in India is not only the wettest place in Asia it is also the wettest place on earth.
Mawsynram lies in the northeastern part of India and it lies on the 'Windward' side of the Himalayan mountains so it receives the highest rainfall in the world as compared to the other parts of the world.
Mawsynram, in the Indian state of Meghalaya, holds the title for being the wettest place on Earth. It receives an average annual rainfall of around 467 inches (11,871 mm).
The rainiest city in the world is Mawsynram, located in the northeastern state of Meghalaya in India. It receives an average annual rainfall of around 467 inches (11,871 mm).