Sep 13, 2024
By: Prerna Tyagi
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Delhi may feel like a difficult place to navigate these days, but it’s far from being the wettest place on earth. Discover these rain-soaked locations that make Delhi’s showers seem light in comparison!
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Located in Meghalaya, India, Mawsynram holds the record for the highest average annual rainfall in the world, making it the wettest place on earth.
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Not too far from Mawsynram, Cherrapunji is also located in Meghalaya and receives an astonishing 11,777 mm of rainfall annually. Though slightly less than Mawsynram, its continuous downpours keep it on the list of the wettest locations in the world.
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Tutunendo in Colombia owes its heavy rainfall to its geographical location near the equator and proximity to the Pacific Ocean.
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In New Zealand, Cropp River receives heavy rainfall due to its location near the Tasman Sea and the prevailing westerly winds.
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San Antonio de Ureca is known as the wettest place in Africa. With its tropical climate and year-round rain, it’s a striking contrast to many parts of the continent.
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At the foot of Mount Cameroon, Debundscha receives substantial rainfall due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the high elevation of the mountain, making it one of the wettest places in Africa.
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Big Bog, located on the island of Maui, is known as the wettest place in the United States. Surprisingly enough, its remote location and consistent rainfall make it a major tourist attraction.
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Another Hawaiian location, Mt. Waialeale, translates to "overflowing water," which is a fitting name for one of the rainiest places in the world.
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On the same island as Big Bog, Kakui experiences heavy rain thanks to the northeast trade winds and its mountainous terrain.
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Emei Shan is the highest of China’s four sacred mountains and is known for its significant rainfall due to its elevation. The phenomenon of the “cloud sea” often brings with it a double layer of clouds during the monsoon season, resulting in massive rainfall.
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