Rainfall Records Tumble in World's Wettest Place: Sohra Faces Climate Crisis | Science-Environment

Rainfall Records Tumble in World's Wettest Place: Sohra Faces Climate Crisis | Science-Environment

Sohra, once the wettest place on Earth, is witnessing alarming declines in rainfall. June saw only one-third of the previous year's rain, exacerbating climate concerns. Experts attribute this to changing monsoon patterns, deforestation, and urbanization. With increased population and tourism, Sohra faces severe water shortages.

Meghalaya's Sohra, considered world's wettest place, records a third of rainfall in June

Sohra, the wettest place on earth, faces alarming rainfall decline, raising climate change concerns and ecological disaster warnings.

Scanty rain recorded in world’s wettest place

SOHRA, 4 Jul: Meghalaya’s Sohra, considered the wettest place on earth, this June received barely one-third of the rainfall it recorded in the same month last year, deepening concerns over the impact of climate change. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Sohra, also known as Cherrapunji, recorded only 1,095.4 mm of rainfall this June, […]

Kashmir Himalayas record decline of up to 11 mm annual rainfall over 48 years: Study - Daily Good Morning Kashmir

A recent study published has revealed notable changes in rainfall patterns across Kashmir, raising concerns about water management, agriculture, and flood preparedness. Researchers here have analyzed the rainfall data collected from six meteorological stations over a 48-year period, spanning from 1975 to 2023. The study found a significant decline in annual rainfall at key locations such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Qazigund. Among these, Gulmarg e…

Meghalaya: Sohra records one of its lowest June rainfalls in years, say IMD

Sohra in Meghalaya, also known as Cherrapunji and widely regarded as one of wettest places on Earth, recorded a significant drop in rainfall

Record 48% rainfall deficit in Meghalaya as Northeast faces severe monsoon shortfall

Shillong, July 6: Meghalaya, known for being one of the wettest regions in the world, is facing a glaring shortfall in monsoon rainfall this year. According to the latest data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the state has recorded a 48% rainfall deficit from June 1 to July 5, receiving only 453.3 mm of rain compared to the normal average of 873.1 mm for the period. This sharp decline categorises Meghalaya’s condition as “d…