Which of the following is the rainiest place in the

Solution

• Mawsynram, Meghalaya: • Mawsynram receives nearly 10,000 millimeters of rain in an average year. • Mawsynram is located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. • It is on the windward side of the hills and is surrounded by hills on three sides. • It receives rain from southwest monsoon winds (Bay of Bengal branch), as the winds cannot move further striking the hills and due to condensation receives heavy rainfall. • It is also referred to as the rainiest place in the world.