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The average annual precipitation of 11,861 millimetres (467 in) in the village of Mawsynram, in the hilly northeastern state of Meghalaya, is the highest recorded in Asia, and possibly on Earth. [80] The village, which sits at an elevation of 1,401 metres (4,596 ft), benefits from its proximity to both the Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal.
Annual average rainfall in India Rivers and flood prone areas in India. India experiences an average precipitation of 1,170 millimetres (46 in) per year, or about 4,000 cubic kilometres (960 cu mi) of rains annually or about 1,720 cubic metres (61,000 cu ft) of fresh water per person every year. [1] India accounts for 18% of the world's ...
This is a list of countries by average annual precipitation. List. Per the World Bank ... India: 1,083: Asia 88 ... United States: 715:
State and District boundaries: Census of India - 2001 Census State Maps - Survey of India Maps. Other sources: US Army Map Service , Survey of India Map Explorer , Columbia University Map specific sources: Rainfall map .
Mawsynram (/ ˈ m ɔː s ɪ n ˌ r ʌ m /) is a town in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya state in Northeastern India, 69 kilometres from Shillong, the state capital. Mawsynram receives the highest rainfall in India. It is reportedly the wettest place on Earth, with an average annual rainfall of 11,872 millimetres (467.4 in).
The state of Karnataka in India experiences diverse rainfall quantities across its regions. While Malnad and Coastal Karnataka receive copious amount of rainfall; its north Bayaluseemae region in the Deccan Plateau is one of the most arid regions in the country. Most of the rains received in the state is during the monsoon season. Being an ...
State and district boundaries: Census of India - 2001 Census State Maps - Survey of India Maps. Other sources: US Army Map Service , Survey of India Map Explorer , Columbia University Map specific sources: Rainfall map .
Average monthly precipitation (in mm) for selected cities in Asia ; City Country Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ref. Mawsynram: India: 133.0 8.3 15.7 27.4 29.8 26.0 5.7