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Cherrapunji (/ ˌ tʃ ɛ r ə ˈ p ʌ n dʒ i,-ˈ p ʊ n-/ ⓘ) or Sohra is a sub-divisional town (Proposed District) East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It was the traditional capital of ka hima Sohra (Khasi tribal kingdom).
Mawsynram and Cherrapunji, both in the Indian state of Meghalaya, alternate as the wettest places on Earth given the quantity of their rainfall, [47] though there are other cities with similar claims. They receive more than 11,000 millimeters of rain each from the monsoon.
A storm surge of 6.4 m (21 ft) was measured in Chittagong. Due advanced warnings, put out an unprecedented 36 hours before the storm, relatively few casualties took place. Due advanced warnings, put out an unprecedented 36 hours before the storm, relatively few casualties took place.
In Cherrapunji, 540 mm (21 in) of rain fell during a two-day span, while many other areas recorded over 100 mm (3.9 in). No rainfall data were available from West Bengal and Assam. [7] Strong winds from the storm destroyed numerous homes in West Bengal, and at least seven people were killed. [9]
This image of the central Pacific, captured on Friday, Apr. 12, 2024, shows the storm with its bright-colored clouds spinning northwest of Hawaii (lower center). Intense rain was occurring in the ...
On May 19, a tropical disturbance formed over the Laccadive Islands, before tracking northwest towards the Arabian peninsula. The system achieved cyclone intensity on May 22. On May 24, a United States Weather Bureau reconnaissance aircraft flew into the 19 km (12 mi) eye of the storm, encountering winds of 193 km/h (120 mph). [4]
After an extended break from rain and snow for the better part of the last week, the Pacific Northwest will continue to be socked by a series of storms packing significant bouts of precipitation ...
The weather bureau is warning residents across affected areas that Storm Darragh could cause power cuts and loss of mobile coverage, building damage, flying debris, travel delays, road closures ...