CLIMATE OF INDIA
RAINFALL INDIA
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Question
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Nilgiri Hills
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Khasi hills
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Palani Hills
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Shivalik Hills
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mawsynram which is in the southern ranges of the Khasi Hills receives the highest average rainfall in the whole world. Here the rain occurs mainly during the monsoon season, between June and September. The second rainiest place is Cherrapunji, which is also located in Meghalaya.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mawsynram in Meghalaya receives the highest rainfall in India and the World. Located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, it receives an average amount of 10, 000 milliliters of rain. It is the wettest place on the Earth with an annual rainfall of 11, 872 millimeters.
Detailed explanation-3: -292 Per Sq. Kms. Summer 28ºC Maximum and Winter 3.8ºC Maximum. Average rainfall in the State is 12, 000 mm.
Detailed explanation-4: -Mawsynram is the wettest place of the world with an average annual rainfall of 1140 cms. It is located on the southern slopes of Khasi Hills (Meghalaya) at a height of 1500 metres above sea level. This place is enclosed by hills on three sides. The relief features give this place a funnel shaped location.