We love rains for the joy and bliss that it brings along. Most of the destinations become even more beautiful when engulfed in rains. For the rain lovers, here’s a list of seven places that receive the most rainfall. Enjoy rain’s splendour at these destinations with a cup of hot coffee.
Mawsynram, Meghalaya
Hilly Meghalaya – the ‘abode of clouds’ – is among the wettest places on earth, and Mawsynram, located about 15 kilometres away from Cherrapunji, records the highest amount of rainfall in the world. In Mawsyrnam, locals use grass to soundproof their huts from the deafening rain that pelts their homes during monsoons. However, heavy rains doesn’t stop tourist from visiting this beautiful Indian state.
Average annual rainfall: 11,871 mm
Tutunendo, Colombia, South America
Tutunendo holds a pride of place in the Guinness Book of Records as it collects an average of 463.4 inches of rainfall per year. Not a very popular place, this mesmerizing destinations is located in the north western region of Colombia in South America. People here cover their houses with waterproof sheets. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of cities and experience rain’s mightiest best, this destination should be a part of your travel bucket list.
Average annual rainfall: 11,770 mm
Big Bog, Maui, Hawaii
You are bound to fall in love with this destination the very first time you visit. Though Big Bog receives heavy downpour at all times of the year, it still attracts many tourists because Big Bog boasts of incredible landscape – of canyons and gorges, overlooking the panoramic view of the hills.
Average annual rainfall: 10,272mm
Debundscha, Cameroon, Africa
Located in the foothills of Mount Cameroon – the highest peak in Africa, Debundscha is among the wettest places on earth. Mount Cameroon has an annual precipitation level of more than 400 inches — a rarely attained figure elsewhere in the world. The region receives the most rainfall during the months of May to October.
Average annual rainfall: 10,299mm
Emei Shan, Sichuan Province, China
Of the Four Sacred Mountains of Buddhism, Mount Emei, is the highest and it receives the most rainfall in China. This destination was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1996, as a rare phenomenon called ‘cloud sea’ takes place here – forming double layer of clouds that results in heavy rainfall.
Average annual rainfall: 8,169 mm
