May 24, 2024, 07:03 PM IST

8 Indian cities with highest rainfall

Mahipal Chouhan

Mawsynram, Meghalaya: Known as the wettest place on earth, Mawsynram receives an average annual rainfall of about 11,871 mm​

Cherrapunji, Meghalaya: Famous for its heavy rainfall, Cherrapunji receives around 11,619 mm of rain annually

Agumbe, Karnataka: This small village in the Western Ghats experiences around 7,620 mm of rainfall each year, making it the wettest place in southern India​

Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra: This popular hill station receives approximately 5,618 mm of rainfall annually​

Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh: Known as the "Gateway to Arunachal Pradesh," Pasighat sees about 4,388 mm of rain each year​

Gangtok, Sikkim: The capital city of Sikkim receives around 3,737 mm of rainfall annually

Chinnakallar, Tamil Nadu: Often compared to Cherrapunji for its heavy rains, Chinnakallar receives about 5,000 mm of rainfall annually​

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports