Jul 14, 2024, 05:36 PM IST

7 wettest places on Earth

Pavan Naidu

The Earth is home to some of the most extreme weather conditions, with certain regions receiving an astonishing amount of rainfall every year.

Here are seven wettest places on Earth.

Mawsynram, India: Known as the wettest place on Earth, Mawsynram receives an average annual rainfall of around 467.4 inches. 

Cherrapunji, India: Another Indian location, Cherrapunji, receives heavy rainfall throughout the year, with an average of 463.7 inches annually. 

Tutunendo, Colombia: Tutunendo experiences relentless rainfall, with an average of 463.4 inches per year. 

Cropp River, New Zealand: This remote location in New Zealand receives approximately 453.1 inches of rain annually. 

San Antonio de Ureca, Equatorial Guinea: With an average annual rainfall of 418 inches, San Antonio de Ureca is one of the wettest places in Africa. 

Debundscha, Cameroon: With an average annual rainfall of 405.5 inches, Debundscha is one of the wettest places in Africa. 

Big Bog, Hawaii: Located on the island of Maui, Big Bog receives an average of 404.6 inches of rainfall each year. 

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