Which of the following cities of Meghalaya state in India receives the highest rainfall?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Mawsynram
The highest rainfall in India and the world is recorded at Mawsynram village of Meghalaya.
- It is also known as the land of clouds.
- Mawsynram is a village located in the East Khasi Hills in the district of Meghalaya state in northeastern India, which is 65 kilometers from Shillong.
- Mawsynram in Meghalaya sits at the top of our rainiest cities in India list for a reason.
- It is recognized as the wettest place not just in India but in the world and has etched its name in the Guinness World Record books.
- Mawsynram receives an average rainfall of about 11,000 mm during the monsoon season.