Cherrapunji situated in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya holds the status of being the second wettest place on Earth. Nevertheless, it still holds the world record for highest rainfall in a calendar month and a year with 9300 mm in July 1861 and 26,461 mm between 1st August, 1860 and 31st July, 1861. On an average, Cherrapunji receives 13500 mm of rain per annum. The nearby town of Mawsynram has been credited with being the wettest place across the world.
Cherrapunji is thronged by numerous visitors since ages and was the capital of Northeast India during the British colonial rule. This place sits on a plateau, with an average elevation of 4560 ft. above the sea level. The topography is such that one can see the plains of Bangladesh from the Eco Park. As all rain is drained out, the plains of Bangladesh either remains lush green or water-logged throughout the year.
Weather in coming days
Weather here remains cool and comfortable throughout the year on account of its contrasting topography, which is also the reason for such heavy rain. Cherrapunji is situated at an ideal height, neither too low nor too high, and allows the monsoon air mass to rise from plains to the cliffs.
According to latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, most parts of the country are already reeling under high temperatures but Cherrapunji is still cool with maximum at 24.2°C and minimum at 15.5°C. Here the average maximums for April and May are 24.8°C and 25.8°C, respectively.
The pre-monsoon season also observes good amounts of rain and monsoon will arrive by the 1st week of June. The average rainfall for the current month is generally 817 mm. The months of June and July receive heavy rain with average of 2512 mm and 3000 mm, respectively. The intensity of rain decreases by October and drastically comes down in November with a meager average of 74 mm of rain. The winter season receives very less amounts of rain.
