Top 10 Rainiest Places in the World

Immerse yourself in a universe where the weather brings rain and where the Heavens cry tears of rain. So in this article, we set out on a voyage to find out some locations that are soaked with rain, where you do not see a sun for a while and where rainbows are very much part of your life. The anacondas’ terrestrial biological habitat includes areas of rainforests that are rather wet and steamy to the mountain landscapes which are covered with fog and mist so thick that it often rejects all other forms of precipitation. Welcome to the world of rain, rainforests, and rainy, soggy territories all courters of the greatest and majestic liquid – water! You must be ready to meet a fascinating land where clouds are fast and sing a song of sleep to the land.

The top 10 wettest places on earth

1. Mawsynram, India

Mawsynram of the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya in India is known as the wettest location average annual rainfall of 467.4 inches in the year 2009. Heaviness in raining system in this region is caused by the monsoon wind from the bay of Bengal. The winds are sort of funneled up the mountain that surrounds Mawsynram, and as this happens they cool and precipitate causing heavy rainfall. Most of the rainy season falls at the middle of the year and extends for several months; therefore, everybody is wet for most part of the year.

2. Cherrapunji, India

Another town in Meghalaya, India is Sohra, otherwise referred to as Cherrapunji that receives very high rainfall. Previously recognised for consistently receiving an annual average precipitation of about 463.7 inches (11,777 mm), Cherrapunji can be considered to be the wettest place on the planet. However, the monsoon winds carrying water from the Bay of Bengal still bring in a huge amount of rainfall due to beingTvaved by surrounding hills. For this, the region has constant down pours during June – September; making this area a productive one with vegetation prevalent all around.

3. Tutunendo, Colombia

Tutunendo is situated in the Chocó department in Colombia, and It is shown that it has the maximum number of annual rainfall, which is 463.4 inches (11,770 mm). The climate in the region is a tropical rainforest with the rainy seasons that begin almost from dawn to dusk. This is brought about by moisture that has beenCSa carried in the winds from the Pacific Ocean. The mountains collect monsoon moisture that produces heavy rainfall throughout the year and provided support for the extramontane tropical rain forests and other forms of life.

4. Debundscha, Cameroon

Debundscha situated at the foothill of Cameroon Mountain in Central Africa receives high amount of rainfall, it receives an estimated 405.5 inches (10450mm) every year. The rains are a result of moist flanks of trade winds that are cooled as they rise over the mountain slopes originating from the Atlantic Ocean. The relative nature of air makes new upward currents cool and condensing to release massive precipitation. The region experiences tropical rainforest conditions in such a permit, thereby making Debundscha one of the most water blessed areas in entire Africa.

5. Cropp River, New Zealand

Cropp River on the West Coast of the South island of New Zealand is considered to be the wettest place in the southern Hemisphere having an average annual rainfall of 453.4 inches (11,516 mm). The area experience heavy rainfall because westerly winds from the Tasman Sea are brought up by the orographic effect of the Southern Alps. This topographic influence results to enhanced precipitation mainly in the winter season hence supporting the temperate rain forests that define the area.

6. Big Bog, HI, USA

Big Bog in the Kauai Island of Hawaii receives 398.3 inches or 10030 millimeters of precipitation per annum. The climate of Hawaii is warm and wet and because Kauai is one of the youngest and highest islands in the chain rainfall is common throughout most of the year. This position exposes the island to constant moisture from the Pacific Ocean where due to features of the geography, mountains give the air mass a lift, leading to a constant rainy weather. This heavy rain initiated and sustains the island’s endangered flora such as the tropical rain forests and other related ecosystems.

7. Reunion Island, France

Tropical, with a high annual precipitation, Réunion Island is an island situated in the Indian Ocean. It rains on the island approximately 400 inches (10,000 mm) per year though may slightly differently on the various spots of the island. The topographical features in Réunion; steep mountains make the air mass from the ocean rise and cool as it forms rain. It also has an abundance of rainfall, which enables it has a variety of vegetation like the rain forest and volcanic land.

8. San Antonio de Ureca

The city San Antonio de Ureca which is situated in Bioko Island of Equatorial Guinea received 405 inches (10,300 mm) of rainfall per year. The tropical climate, the muggy air that blows from the Atlantic Ocean as the trade winds, continues to bring rainfall all year. The high rain sustains rain forests and a variety of wildlife making it an important bio sphere in central Africa.

9. Kukuleganga, Sri Lanka

Kukuleganga located in the wet zone in Sri Lanka has a rainfall of 386 inches (9,880 mm) per year. The climate is determined by the southwest monsoon, which blows over the region from the Indian Ocean. When the layer of moist air rises up the central highlands of the island it reaches a cooler temperatures and thus results into high levels of precipitation. These square measure constant that sustain the tropical rainforests that adorn so much of Sri Lanka’s wet zone which therefore boosts the biodiversities of the country.

10. Baguio, Philippines

Technically, Baguio City which is situated at the south eastern part of the island of Luzon, Philippines gets an annual rainfall of about 282.4 inches or 7300 millimeters. The location of the city in the mountains helps bring in the rainfall mainly because moist air is raised when it passes through mountain areas coming from the ocean. The areas most flooded months commonly experienced wet climatic conditions from June to November associated with the southwest monsoon. Because of its pleasant climate accompanied by high altitude and rainfall consistently throughout the year, Baguio has become the leading tourist attraction during the hot season.
These rainiest places on earth are all as a result of geographical and climatic varieties, for instance, monsoon wind, ocean currents or mountainous regions. The high intensity is favorable for the maintenance of the numerous ecosystems, yet, the people living there and the buildings, as well as the farmlands suffer the consequences of these rainfalls.

Comparison chart

Location	Country	Average Annual Rainfall	Annual Rainfall (inches)
Mawsynram	India	11,871 mm	467.4 inches
Cherrapunji	India	11,777 mm	463.7 inches
Tutunendo	Colombia	11,770 mm	463.4 inches
Debundscha	Cameroon	10,450 mm	405.5 inches
Cropp River	New Zealand	11,516 mm	453.4 inches
Big Bog	Hawaii (USA)	10,300 mm	398.3 inches
Réunion Island	France	10,000 mm	400 inches
San Antonio de Ureca	Equatorial Guinea	10,300 mm	405 inches
Kukuleganga	Sri Lanka	9,880 mm	386 inches
Baguio	Philippines	7,300 mm	282.4 inches

Conclusion

These rainiest places are defined by their weather patterns like tropical regions, monsoon countries, and location of mountains Calvin, 2011 These places are normally identified by their climates like tropical rain belt, monsoon regions and mountainous regions Calvin, 2011. Though these regions are significant for species and ecosystem conservation, the latter has its difficulties because of constant rain – high flood risk, soil erosion, and pressure on the infrastructures. Nevertheless, the fact is that the aftermath of such rainfall is leafy abundances that foster good living conditions for many species and maintain the planet’s water supply cycle.

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