Nagara in Karnataka records 746 mm rainfall in 2 days

Nagara located in Hosanagara Taluk in Shimoga District in Karnataka  recorded 746 mm rainfall in 48 hrs. Hulikal, the king of South India is located just 15kms from Nagara. It is the only place after Cherrapunji to record two 300+ mm rainfall in 2012. Hulikal figures is not published daily by IMD.

Here is the comparison between Agumbe, Kollur and Nagara.  

Nagara - 746 mm
05.08.2012 - 437 mm
04.08.2012 - 309 mm

Kollur - 205 mm
05.08.2012 - 115 mm
04.08.2012 - 90 mm

Agumbe - 185 mm
05.08.2012 - 119 mm
04.08.2012 - 66 mm


24 hrs rainfall recorded in 2012 Minimum (300 mm)

1. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya – 26.06.12 – 772 mm 
2. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya – 15.07.12 – 543 mm 
3. Srinagar City, Uttrakhand - 14.07.12 - 532 mm
4. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya – 25.06.12 – 461 mm
5. Nagara, Karnataka - 05.08.12 - 437 mm
6. Chebri, Tripura - 16.06.12 - 411 mm
7. Sonkatch, Madhya Pradesh - 29.07.12 - 410 mm
8. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya – 09.06.12 – 396 mm
9. Malvan, Maharashtra – 19.06.12 – 386 mm
10. Khowai, Tripura – 16.06.12 – 369 mm
11. Dapoli, Maharahtra – 18.06.12 – 337 mm
12. Kayamkulam, Kerala - 05.05.12 - 334 mm
13. Gossaigaon, Assam - 26.06.12 - 330 mm
14. Kokrajhar, Assam - 26.06.12 - 320 mm
15. Dhubri, Assam – 16.06.12 – 315 mm
16. Mount Abu, Rajasthan - 11.07.12 - 313 mm
17. Falakata, West Bengal – 17.06.12 – 312 mm
18. Nagara, Karnataka - 04.08.12 - 309 mm
19. Diana, West Bengal - 15.07.2012 - 303 mm
20. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya – 13.07.12 – 302 mm
21. Williamnagar, Meghlaya – 09.06.12 – 301 mm

All India SWM Rainfall Toppers from 01.06.12 to 15.07.12

It is only 45 days into the monsoon, yet there is no station which can catch Cherrapunji in 2012 SWM race. In 2011, we had 46 stations which crossed 1750 mm mark till July 15th. This year the list has gotten shrunken to just 21. The surprise is no station from Kerala and Tamil Nadu are found in the list compared to last year.

The 2011 link till 15.07.2011 is here - http://tamilnaduweatherman.blogspot.in/2011/07/rainfall-toppers-from-01062011-to.html

Rainfall in mm (Minimum of 1750 mm)

1. Cherrapunji (Meghalaya) - 5300
2. Chepan (West Bengal) - 2180
3. Agumbe (Karnataka) -2125
4. Gaganbawda (Maharashtra) - 2027
5. Pernem (Goa) - 2003
6. Kumargram (West Bengal) - 1980
7. Coochbehar (West Bengal) - 1970
8. Falakata (West Bengal) - 1970
9. Hasimara (West Bengal) -1970
10. Patgaon (Maharashtra) -1929 
11. Gokarna (Karnataka) - 1910
12. Dajipur (Maharashtra) - 1905
13. Barobhisa (West Bengal) - 1900
14. Gazoldoba (West Bengal) - 1890
15. Amboli (Maharashtra) - 1880
16. Kollur (Karnataka) -1850
17. Sangameshwar (Maharashtra) - 1846
18. Kokrajhar (Assam) - 1840
19. Passighat (Arunachal Pradesh) - 1826
20. Quepem (Goa) - 1753
21. Gossaigaon (Assam) - 1750

For more stats visit - www.tamilnaduweatherman.blogspot.com

Top one day rainfall observed in 2012

All over India top 24 hrs rainfall recorded in 2012 are as follows

Minimum (300 mm)

1. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya – 26.06.12 – 772 mm 
2. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya – 15.07.12 – 543 mm 
3. Srinagar City, Uttrakhand - 14.07.12 - 532 mm
   
4. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya – 25.06.12 – 461 mm
5. Chebri, Tripura - 16.06.12 - 411 mm
6. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya – 09.06.12 – 396 mm
7. Malvan, Maharashtra – 19.06.12 – 386 mm
8. Khowai, Tripura – 16.06.12 – 369 mm
9. Dapoli, Maharahtra – 18.06.12 – 337 mm
10. Kayamkulam, Kerala - 05.05.12 - 334 mm
11. Gossaigaon, Assam - 26.06.12 - 330 mm
12. Kokrajhar, Assam - 26.06.12 - 320 mm
13. Dhubri, Assam – 16.06.12 – 315 mm
14. Mount Abu, Rajasthan - 11.07.12 - 313 mm
15. Falakata, West Bengal – 17.06.12 – 312 mm
16. Diana, West Bengal - 15.07.2012 - 303 mm
    
17. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya – 13.07.12 – 302 mm

Cherrapunji's gets 1317 mm rainfall in last 5 days and with 543 mm rainfall in 24 hrs

This is second biggest 5 day rainfall in 2012 SWM rainfall. Previously Cherrapunji got 1737 mm rainfall from 23.06.2012 to 27.06.2012 (http://tamilnaduweatherman.blogspot.in/2012/06/cherrapunjis-monstrous-rainfall-in-last.html)



Another heavyweight Jowai which has a annual rainfall of 6100 mm also got  270 mm rainfall in 24 hrs .

Cherrapunji rainfall stats are as follows -

 1.Past 24 hrs rainfall - 543 mm
    15-07-2012 - 543 mm

2. Past 48 hrs rainfall - 674 mm
    15-07-2012 - 543 mm
    14-07-2012 - 131 mm

3. Past 72 hrs rainfall - 976 mm
    15-07-2012 - 543 mm
    14-07-2012 - 131 mm

    13-07-2012 - 302 mm

4. Past 96 hrs rainfall - 1171 mm
    15-07-2012 - 543 mm
    14-07-2012 - 131 mm

    13-07-2012 - 302 mm

    12-07-2012 - 195 mm

    

5. Past 120 hrs rainfall - 1317 mm
    15-07-2012 - 543 mm
    14-07-2012 - 131 mm

    13-07-2012 - 302 mm

    12-07-2012 - 195 mm

    11-07-2012 - 146 mm

    

 5. SWM Rainfall till 15-07-2012 - 5300 mm

 6. Yearly Rainfall till 15-07-2012 - 7553 mm

All India SWM Rainfall Toppers from 01.06.12 to 10.07.12

As you can see Cherrapunji has 100% lead over its second placed south India counterpart Agumbe.  The surprise is no station from Kerala and Tamil Nadu are found in the list compared to last year.

Rainfall in mm (Minimum of 1500 mm)

1. Cherrapunji (Meghalaya) - 3985
2. Agumbe (Karnataka) - 1966
3. Pernem (Goa) - 1917
4. Gaganbawda (Maharashtra) - 1880
5. Kumargram (West Bengal) - 1860
6. Chepan (West Bengal) - 1850
7. Falakata (West Bengal) - 1840
8. Kollur (Karnataka) -1760
9. Gokarna (Karnataka) - 1750
10. Patgaon (Maharashtra) - 1742
11. Amboli (Maharashtra) - 1742
12. Sangameshwar (Maharashtra) - 1735
13. Kokrajhar (Assam) - 1690 *
14. Barobhisa (West Bengal) - 1680
15. Coochbehar (West Bengal) - 1665
16. Quepem (Goa) - 1643
17. Shirali (Karnataka) - 1617
18. Malvan (Maharashtra) - 1596
19. Gossaigaon (Assam) - 1560 *
20. Hasimara (West Bengal) -1550
21. Karkala (Karnataka) - 1530
22. Siddapura (Karnataka) - 1510

 * Some days rainfall is missing.

In order to add more spice to the list, i have introduced the state wise top 5 places. This covers only the states which has Heavy Rainfall Sations (HRF).

State-wise Toppers (Rainfall in mm)

Meghlaya

1. Cherrapunji  - 3985
2. Jowai - 1110
3. Williamnagar - 1050
4. Baghmara - 800
5. Nongostin - 700
   

 Arunachal Pradesh

1. Passighat - 1462
2. Itanagar - 1132
3. Tuting -1090
4. Tezu - 880
5. Anini - 710

Assam

1. Kokrajhar - 1690 *
   
2. Gossaigaon 1560 *
3. Kajalgaon - 1250 *
4. Dhubri - 1184
5. Chouldhowaghat - 1050
   

West Bengal

1. Kumargram - 1860
2. Chepan - 1850
3. Falakata - 1840
4. Barobhisa - 1680
5. Coochbehar - 1665

Maharashtra

1. Gaganbawda - 1880
2. Patagon - 1742
   
3. Amboli - 1742
4. Sangameshwar - 1735
5. Malvan - 1596

Maharashtra (Ghats)

1. Pratapgad - 1200
2. Tamini - 1050
3. Dawdi - 1020
   
4. Navaja - 1000
5. Shirgaon - 1000
   

Goa

1. Pernem - 1917
2. Quepem - 1643
3. Panaji - 1479
4. Mapusa - 1441
5. Valpoi - 1423
   

 Karnataka

1. Agumbe - 1966
2. Kollur -1760
3. Gokarna - 1750
4. Shirali - 1617
5. Karkala - 1530
   

Kerala

1. Vadakara - 1390
2. Kudulu -1150
3. Hosdurg -1090
4. Kannur - 987
5. Enamakkal - 970
   

 Tamil Nadu

1. Chinnakallar - 1210
2. Devala - 940
3. Sholayar - 890
   
4. Valparai - 790
5. Upper Bhavani - 550
   

 * Some days rainfall missing and many places in Assam would have got similar or higher rainfall than the places quoted above.

For more stats visit www.tamilnaduweatherman.blogspot.com

All India SWM Toppers from 01.06.2012 to 30.06.2012

After 30 days into monsoon, Cherrapunji in Meghlaya has run away from the pack. (SWM 2011 comparative figures till June 30). There are only 35 stations which crossed 1000 mm mark for June 2012, compared to 53 stations in 2011.


Maharashtra has 8 stations in the list in June 2012 compared to 25 stations in June 2011. Meanwhile, West Bengal which had 0 stations in 2011 has 7 stations in the list in June 2012. The surprise package is however Goa, almost all stations managed to cross 1000 mm rainfall. Karnataka which had 18 stations in 2011 has only 9 stations in 2012.  Kerala has only one entrant in Vadakara, last year it had 7 stations. The dry phase of MJO is coming to an end so watch out for the toppers during next list. I would keep an eye on Chinna Kallar in Tamil Nadu. It had a quite June and yet managed to get 800 mm. July is its wettest month.

Rainfall in mm (Minimum of 1000 mm)

1. Cherrapunji (Meghalaya) - 3445
2. Chepan (West Bengal) - 1550
3. Falakata (West Bengal) - 1520
4. Kumargram (West Bengal) - 1470
5. Barobhisa (West Bengal) - 1430
6. Pernem (Goa) - 1387
7. Gokarna (Karnataka) - 1380
8. Agumbe (Karnataka) - 1366
9. Malvan (Maharashtra) - 1332
10. Kokrajhar (Assam) - 1320 *
    
11. Shirali (Karnataka) - 1258
12. Kollur (Karnataka) - 1240
13. Panjim (Goa) - 1177
14. Coochbehar (West Bengal) - 1177
15. Quepem (Goa) - 1174
16. Gossaigaon (Assam) - 1170 *
    
17. Mormugao (Goa) - 1149 
18. Patgaon (Maharashtra) - 1140
19. Hasimara (West Bengal) -1140
20. Vadakara (Kerala) - 1130
21. Passighat (Arunachal Pradesh) - 1111
22. Udupi (Karnataka) - 1110
23. Dabolim (Goa) - 1096
24. Karkala (Karnataka) - 1080
25. Mapusa (Goa) - 1079
26. Gaganbawda (Maharashtra) - 1065
27. Buxaduar (West Bengal) - 1060
28. Siddapura (Karnataka) - 1050 
29. Amboli (Maharashtra) - 1047
    
30. Karwar (Karnataka) - 1047 
31. Devgad (Maharashtra) - 1037
32. Honavar (Karnataka) - 1029
33. Dodamarg (Maharashtra) - 1026
34. Chiplun (Maharashtra) - 1015
35. Sangameshwar (Maharashtra) - 1009

* For Kokrajhar, Kajalgaon  and  Gossaigaon Some days of rainfall data is not available, yet they managed to make it to the list.

All figures compiled with limited data and IMD resources. Other places such as Mawsynaram, Hulikal, Barepta, Bongaigaon and Kajalgaon would have also have made it to the list. Next cutoff list is 1500 mm (to be published on 10th July 2012). 

For more stats visit -  http://tamilnaduweatherman.blogspot.in/

All India SWM Toppers from 01.06.2012 to 24.06.2012

The dry phase of MJO is spoiling the HRF figures. It is surprise that after 24 days into June, only one station from Peninsular India managed to cross 1000 mm. Just compare with 2011 figures for similar period. SWM 2011 comparitive figures. Meanwhile, the North Eastern HRF stations continue to impress. They failed miserably in 2011, but 2012 till June is definitely theirs. The MJO wet phase begins at end of first week of July, hopefully the peninsular HRF stations rock to their potential.

Rainfall in mm (Minimum of 700 mm)

1. Cherrapunji (Meghalaya) - 1975
2. Kumargram (West Bengal) - 1135
3. Falakata (West Bengal) - 1110
4. Malvan (Maharashtra) - 1080
5. Chepan (West Bengal) - 1000
6. Agumbe (Karnataka) - 990 
7. Shirali (Karnataka) - 965 
8. Coochbehar (West Bengal) - 930
9. Gokarna (Karnataka) - 920
10. Kollur (Karnataka) - 920
11. Udupi (Karnataka) - 900
12. Patgaon (Maharashtra) - 890
13. Pernem (Goa) - 885
14. Barobhisha (West Bengal) - 870
15. Panjim (Goa) - 865
16. Gaganbawda (Maharashtra) - 820 
17. Karkala (Karnataka) - 810
18. Mayabunder (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) - 805
19. Dhubri (Assam) - 800
20. Hasimara (West Bengal) -795
21. Dabolim (Goa) - 795
22. Gazoldoba (West Bengal) - 790
23. Vadakara (Kerala) - 785
24. Vengurla (Maharashtra) - 785
25. Mapusa (Goa) - 775
26. Mormugao (Goa) - 770
27. Honavar (Karnataka) - 760
28. Buxaduar (West Bengal) - 750
29. Karwar (Karnataka) - 735
30. Gangtok (Sikkim) - 730
31. Passighat (Arunachal Pradesh) - 725
32. Dodamarg (Maharashtra) - 720
33. Panambur (Karnataka) - 710
34. Dapoli (Maharashtra) - 710
35. Quepem (Goa) - 700
    
36. Devgad (Maharashtra) - 700
37. Silchar (Assam) - 700
38. Nagarkata (West Bengal) - 700
39. Chinnakallar (Tamil Nadu) - 700
40. Siddapura (Karnataka) - 700
41. Diana (West Bengal) - 700 
42. Enamakkal (Kerala)  - 700

All figures compiled with limited data and IMD resources. Other places such as Mawsynaram, Long Island, Castle Rock and Hulikal would have also have made it to the list. Next cutoff list is 1000 mm (to be published on 1st July 2012). 

For more stats visit - http://tamilnaduweatherman.blogspot.com

Top one day rainfall observed in 2012

(min 300 mm)

1. Cherrapunji, Meghlaya - 09.06.12 - 396 mm
2. Malvan, Maharashtra - 19.06.12 - 386 mm
3. Khowai, Tripura - 16.06.12 - 369 mm
4. Dapoli, Maharahtra - 18.06.12 - 337 mm
5. Dhubri, Assam - 16.06.12 - 315 mm
6. Falakata, West Bengal - 17.06.12 - 312 mm

All India SWM Toppers from 01.06.2012 to 18.06.2012

The much awaited SWM toppers list is back. Due to slow and delayed progress of Monsoon, i have waited till the Heavy Rainfall Stations (HRF) get some mm's in their account before i publish the list.

Rainfall in mm (Minimum of 500 mm)

1. Cherrapunji (Meghalaya) - 1565
2. Kumargram (West Bengal) - 1100
3. Falakata (West Bengal) - 1050
4. Chepan (West Bengal) - 850
5. Barobhisha (West Bengal) - 810
6. Coochbehar (West Bengal) - 810
   
7. Mayabynder (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) - 780
8. Dhubri (Assam) - 760
9. Hasimara (West Bengal) - 690
10. Nagarkata (West Bengal) - 680
    
11. Gaganbawada (Maharashtra) - 670
12. Pernem (Goa) - 665
13. Udupi (Karnataka) - 660
14. Gangtok (Sikkim) - 655
    
15. Gokarna (Karnataka) - 640
    
16. Agumbe (Karnataka) - 635
    
17. Diana (West Bengal) - 630
    
18. Buxa (West Bengal) - 630 
19. Vadakara (Kerala) - 620
    
20. Kollur (Karnataka) - 600
    
21. Patgaon (Maharashtra) - 595
    
22. Panaji (Goa) - 590
23. Shirali (Karnataka) - 580
24. Murti (West Bengal) - 560
25. Tadong (Sikkim) - 560
    
26. Dapoli (Maharashtra) - 555 
27. Mathabhanga (West Bengal) - 540
    
28. Khowai (Tripura) - 530
    
29. Vengurla (Maharashtra) - 530
30. Karkala (Karnataka) - 525
31. Malvan (Maharashtra) - 520 
32. Kudal (Maharashtra) - 515
33. Dabolim (Goa) - 510
34. Panambur (Karnataka) - 510
    
35. Mapusa (Goa) - 505
36. Honavar (Karnataka) - 500
37. Bagadora (West Bengal) - 500
    
38. Williamnagar (Meghlaya) -500
39. Champasari (West Bengal) - 500
40. Quilandy (Kerala) - 500
    

All figures compiled with limited data and IMD resources. Other places such as Mawsynaram, Long Island, Castle Rock and Hulikal would have also have made it to the list. Next cutoff list is 750 mm (to be published on 24th June 2012). 

More on Rainfall stats visit - www.tamilnaduweatherman.blogspot.com

Anini & Tuting crosses 1000 mm rainfall for the year ahead of Cherrapunji.

The rainfall figures given are in mm (Top 20 places - minimum 300 mm upto 22.04.2012)

1. Anini (Arunachal Pradesh) - 1020
2. Tuting (Arunachal Pradesh) -1010
3. Cherrapunji (Megahlaya) - 750
4. Manali (Himachal Pradesh) - 590
5. Car Nicobar (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) - 570
6. Gangtok (Sikkim) - 510
7. Silchar (Assam) - 510
8. Tezu (Arunachal Pradesh) - 440
9. Nancowry (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) -440
10. Dharmashala (Himachal Pradesh) - 420
11. Passighat (Arunachal Pradesh) -390
12. Kalpa (Himachal Pradesh) - 380
13. Kanjirappally (Kerala) - 350
14. Piravom (Kerala) - 350 
15. Perunchani Dam (Tamil Nadu) - 330
16. Bhuntar (Himachal Pradesh) - 310
17. Pechiparai Dam (Tamil Nadu) - 300
18. Srinagar - (Jammu & Kashmir) - 300
19. Kailasahar (Tripura) - 300

Other places may also have obtained more rainfall than the station quoted above. 

After last year's epic rainfall race for being the wettest places during South West Monsoon. I have compiled a poll for viewers and rain followers voting for the season 2012. The link to the polls is here Poll code. The 2011 rankings can be found here - 2011 SWM rainfall rankings

Final Verdict: All India SWM winner is Amagaon with 8965 mm rainfall in 4 months

After 120 days of South West Monsoon, we finally have a winner and it is Amagaon from Karnataka. The legend Cherrapunji managed to cross 6000 mm mark. Amagaon & Hulikal were clear winners in 2011 SWM season.

I will still continue to rank the toppers in North East Monsoon too. From Tamil Nadu, Chinna Kallar made the list with 4800 mm rainfall. Watch out for this place in NEM. It gets rains in NEM too.

All India

Rainfall in mm's (Min 4000 mm)

1. Amagaon (Karnataka) - 8965
2. Hulikal (Karnataka) - 8311
3. Amboli (Maharashtra) - 7449
4. Kollur (Karnataka) - 7427
5. Agumbe (Karnataka) - 7405
6. Gaganbawada (Maharashtra) - 6900
7. Gavali (Karnataka) - 6775
8. Sangameshwar (Maharashtra) - 6698
9. Mulshi Dam (Maharashtra) - 6471
10. Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra) - 6464
11. Cherrapunji (Meghalaya) - 6140
12. Patagon Dam (Maharashtra) - 6027
13. Kasari Dam (Maharashtra) - 5870
14. Bhira (Maharashtra) - 5725
15. Kerveshe (Karnataka) - 5696
16. Radhanagri Dam (Maharashtra) - 5421
17. Koyna Dam (Maharashtra) - 5419
18. Kadra (Karnataka) - 5325
19. Lonavala Dam (Maharashtra) - 5318
20. Siddapura (Karnataka) - 5289
21. Gerosoppa (Karnataka) - 5206
22. Tillari (Maharashtra) - 5066
23. Gorkhana (Karnataka) - 5038
24. Mandangad (Maharashtra) - 4840
25. Ajekar (Karnataka) - 4820
26. Valpoi (Goa) - 4817
27. Dapoli (Maharashtra) - 4813
28. Chinna Kallar (Tamil Nadu) - 4800
29. Chiplun (Maharashtra) - 4690
30. Vaibhavwadi (Maharshtra) - 4638
31. Rajapur (Maharashtra) - 4542
32. Kankavli (Maharashtra) - 4534
33. Bhagamandala (Karnataka) - 4532
34. Tulshi Lake (Maharashtra) - 4526
35. Sawantwadi (Maharashtra) - 4480
36. Mhasla (Maharashtra) - 4445
37. Karkala (Karnataka) - 4422
38. Lanja (Maharashtra) - 4402
39. Matheran (Maharashtra) - 4400
40. Walwand (Maharashtra) - 4393
41. Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) - 4369
42. Dodamarg (Maharashtra) - 4291
43. Quepem (Goa) - 4285
44. Sudhgad (Maharashtra) - 4282
45. Bhatkal (Karnataka) - 4266
46. Radhanagri (Maharashtra) -4262
47. Vadakara (Kerala) - 4231
48. Malvan (Maharashtra) - 4219
49. Tala (Mahrashtra) - 4170
50. Kudal (Maharashtra) - 4078
51. Honavar (Karnataka) - 4073
52. Pawna (Maharashtra) - 4057
53. Sanguem (Goa) - 4047
54. Ponda (Goa) - 4042
55. Kottigehara (Karnataka) - 4031
56. Udupi (Karnataka) - 4026
57. Khed (Maharashtra) - 4002

Places such as Tamini, Hulikal, Nilkund, Mawsynarm, Poochippara, Walakkad and Castle Rock would have also made the above 4000 mm list.

Major Cities

Apart from the above places, the rank of India's Major Cities (Population above 2 million) for the SWM are as follows
Rainfall in mm SWM total

1. Mumbai – 3155
2. Kolkata – 1403
3. Bhopal - 1266
4. Surat – 1218
5. Lucknow – 1046
6. Indore - 982
7. Nagpur – 911
8. Patna - 871
9. Pune – 803
10. Chennai – 789
11. Ahmedabad – 728
12. Jaipur – 675
13. Delhi – 622
14. Bangalore – 540
15. Hyderabad – 528

For Chennai monsoon (NEM) is yet to begin, i am sure it will end second in the list behind for the year behind Mumbai.

Region wise SWM Toppers
With limited available data, the following are the region wise toppers (Rainfall in mm SWM total)

North India

1.Dharmashala (Himachal Pradesh) - 3180
2.Dehradun (Uttranchal)- 2426
3.Jammu (Kashmir) - 1238

Central India

1. Guna (Madhya Pradesh) - 1825
2.Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) - 1692
3.Raipur (Chhattisgarh) - 1562

North East India

1.Cherrapunji (Meghalaya) - 6140
2.Chouldhowaghat (Assam) - 3026

East India

1.Buxaduar (West Bengal) - 3380
2.Darjeeling (West Bengal) -2657
3.Gangtok (Sikkim) - 2540

North West India

1.Kaprada (Gujarat) - 2811
2.Pardi (Gujarat) - 2476
3.Umerpada (Gujarat) - 2441
4.Mt Abu (Rajasthan) - 2050

West India

1.Amboli (Maharashtra) - 7449
2.Gaganbawada (Maharashtra) - 6900
3.Sangameshwar (Maharashtra) - 6698
4.Mulshi Dam (Maharashtra) - 6471
5.Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra) - 6464
6.Patagon Dam (Maharashtra) - 6027

South India

1.Amagaon (Karnataka) - 8965
2.Hulikal (Karnataka) - 8311
3.Agumbe (Karnataka) - 7405
4.Kollur (Karnataka) - 7427

Islands

1.Maya Bundar (Anadaman) -3788
2.Long Island (Andaman) -2579
3.Port Blair (Andaman) -2297

Amboli's 7184 mm Rainfall topples Kollur from Lead - All India SWM toppers from 01.06.2011 to 11.09.2011

We have a new leader, my dear respected Rajesh sir has brought Amboli rainfall figure. As expected it has jumped into the lead straight away. The legend Cherrapunji is expected to fall further. While the classic between Kollur and Agumbe is still on.

Rainfall in mm's (Min 4000 mm)

1. Amboli (Maharashtra) - 7184
   
2. Kollur (Karnataka) - 7012
   
3. Agumbe (Karnataka) - 7007
   
4. Gaganbawada (Maharashtra) - 6626
5. Sangameshwar (Maharashtra) - 6486
6. Mulshi (Maharashtra) - 6316
7. Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra) - 6241
8. Cherrapunji (Meghalaya) - 5456
9. Bhira (Maharashtra) - 5452
10. Radhanagri (Maharashtra) - 5347
11. Koyna (Maharashtra) - 5311
12. Lonavala (Maharashtra) - 5116
13. Kadra (Karnataka) - 5104
14. Gerosoppa (Karnataka) - 4986
15. Siddapura (Karnataka) - 4949
16. Tillari (Maharashtra) - 4945
17. Gorkhana (Karnataka) - 4756
18. Valpoi (Goa) - 4601
19. Chinna Kallar (Tamil Nadu) - 4576
20. Rajapur (Maharashtra) - 4497
21. Mandangad (Maharashtra) - 4450
22. Bhagamandala (Karnataka) - 4399
23. Tulshi Lake (Maharashtra) - 4396
24. Kankavli (Maharashtra) - 4374
25. Mhasla (Maharashtra) - 4315
26. Sawantwadi (Maharashtra) - 4311
27. Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) - 4302
28. Walwand (Maharashtra) - 4260
29. Lanja (Maharashtra) - 4214
30. Karkala (Karnataka) - 4118
31. Matheran (Maharashtra) - 4124
32. Chiplun (Maharashtra) - 4029
33. Vadakara (Kerala) - 4015
34. Bhatkal (Karnataka) - 3978
35. Pawna (Maharashtra) - 3928
36. Quepem (Goa) - 3925
37. Malvan (Maharashtra) - 3920
38. Jawhar (Maharashtra) - 3915
39. Sanguem (Goa) - 3900
40. Honavar (Karnataka) - 3900

Places such as Tamini, Hulikal, Nilkund, Mawsynarm, Poochippara, Walakkad and Castle Rock would have also made above 4000 mm list.

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The Silent Valley - Wettest place in Kerala and Third wettest belt in India

The Silent Valley is a small plateau located on the southwestern corner of the Nilgiri Hills, a part of the Western Ghats hill chain in southern peninsular India. This forested plateau is the point of origin of the Kunthi river which joins the west-flowing Bharathapuzha. The Silent Valley also forms the core area of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Silent Valley symbolises hope for all the people who stand up for nature, and remains a beacon for rainforests everywhere. Thus it is no longer merely the name of a place but part of a universal vocabulary as a word that indicates an untrammeled wilderness that would last beyond human greed and willful destruction, and protected through the efforts of the people sustained by hope.

The conservation of entire Silent Valley forest area is vital to ensure the perennial flow of water through the Bharathapuzha, the Bhavani and the Cauvery providing water to Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The Kunthipuzha, which originates from the Silent Valley National Park area, is the main source of water for Bharathapuzha, Kerala’s longest river. It provides drinking and irrigation water to the districts of Palakkad, Malappuram and Thrissur. A tributary of the Bhavani that originates on the eastern side of the Silent Valley forest area is the perennial source of water for this major inter-State river. Its protection is vital for drinking water and irrigation water projects in a couple of districts of Tamil Nadu. It later empties into the Cauvery.

Thus the protection of the Silent Valley and its adjacent forests that form the core area of the Nilgiri Biosphere is vital for the peaceful sharing of the water sources of three major rivers by the three neighboring States. This major benefit to the people of three States is the best justification for the struggle for the protection of the Silent Valley and its adjoining buffer zone covering an area of 237.52 sq km.

The Park comprises essentially two parallel south-sloping valleys. The western Kunthi valley is part of the basin of the west-draining Bharathapuzha. The eastern, Bhavani Valley is part of the basin of the east-flowing Cauvery. In the estimation of scientists, the Silent Valley evergreen rainforest is more than 50 million years old. It is perhaps the only remaining undisturbed tropical rainforest in peninsular India. The flora and fauna here are quite unique. The Silent Valley’s dark and cool ambience, vibrating with life, has been described as “the richest expression of life on earth” and a “cradle of evolution.” “Silent Valley is not just an evergreen forest, it is a very fine example of one of the richest, most threatened and least studied habitats on earth.” Thus, it is the “sacred grove” for the world, and a gene pool of rare flora and fauna. This precious chunk of dense forest is perhaps India’s last, largest and oldest tropical rainforest remaining undisturbed, undisturbed because of its relative inaccessibility, oldest because its age is estimated to be 50 million years.

Wettest Rainfall belts in India

1. Cherrapunji and Mawsynram in Meghlaya - Annual Rainfall of 10000 - 12000 mm
2. Agumbe and Hulikal in Karnataka - Annual Rainfall of 7500 - 8500 mm
3. Walakkad, Poochippara and Silent Valley in Kerala - Annual Rainfall of 7000 - 8000 mm
4. Amboli, Gaganbawada and Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra - Annual Rainfall of 6000 - 7500 mm

The Silent Valley National Park, gets one of the highest or even the highest average annual rainfall in the Western Ghats, data for the past 10 years show.

Available Rainfall data in the Silent Valley in past 10 years in mm

The Silent Valley gets continuous rain for six to seven months a year. In the remaining months, mist shrouds the valley, which is estimated to yield 15 per cent of the water generated in the rainforest, with both the north-east and south-west monsoons blessing the valley.

Source: Compilation from The Hindu

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Its Amgaon all the way- All India SWM toppers from 01.06.11 to 31.08.11

What else to say there is only one Champion in SWM 2011 ie Amgaon in Karnataka, the new Cherrapunji of Peninsular India, leaving all other way behind by around 600 mm. There are few other competitions like this, Federer vs Nadal in Tennis or the Seabiscuit vs War Admiral in Horse racing. Kollur vs Agumbe in Karnataka and Kitwade and Dajipur in Maharashtra are grinding out each other.

Maharashtra has 39 stations, Karnataka has 35 stations and Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu and Goa one each in the list.

All India SWM toppers from 01.06.2011 to 31.08.2011 (90 days)

Rainfall in mm's (Min 4000 mm)

1. Amgaon (Karnataka) - 7178
   
2. Kitwade (Maharashtra) - 6509
   
3. Dajipur (Maharashtra) - 6469 
4. Kollur (Karnataka) - 6309
5. Agumbe (Karnataka) - 6211
   
6. Hardkhala (Maharashtra) - 6016 
7. Kanakumbi (Karnataka) - 5940
   
8. Sangameshwar (Maharashtra) -5911
9. Kogar (Karnataka) - 5806
   
10. Gaganbawada (Maharashtra) - 5695
11. Castle Rock (Karnataka) - 5632
    
12. Mulshi (Maharashtra) - 5304 
13. Gavali (Karnataka) - 5287
    
14. Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra) - 5287
15. Bandal (Karnataka) - 5196
    
16. Cherrapunji (Meghalaya) - 5183
17. Talacauvery (Karnataka) - 5127
    
18. Lajul (Maharashtra) - 5097
    
19. Patagon (Maharashtra) - 5055
20. Kerveshe (Karnataka) - 4847
    
21. Mulikar (Karnataka) - 4809
    
22. Bhira (Maharashtra) - 4800
23. Kasari (Maharashtra) - 4750
24. Amasebail (Karnataka) - 4682
    
25. Radhanagri Dam (Maharashtra) - 4656
26. Aralagod (Karnataka) - 4655 
27. Kadra (Karnataka) - 4589
    
28. Nandivase (Maharashtra) - 4576 
29. Surlabhi (Karnataka) - 4567
    
30. Hosangadi (Karnataka) - 4527
    
31. Koyna Dam (Maharashtra) - 4524
32. Albadi (Karnataka) - 4516
    
33. Soliwade (Maharashtra) - 4461 
34. Naravi (Karnataka) - 4413
    
35. Latwan (Maharashtra) - 4407
    
36. Lonavala (Maharashtra) - 4365
37. Malgund (Maharashtra) - 4344 
38. Halady (Karnataka) - 4340
    
39. Siddapura (Karnataka) - 4340
40. Gerosoppa (Karnataka) - 4320
41. Dapoli (Maharashtra) - 4289
42. Sanglat (Maharashtra) - 4288
43. Karambavne (Maharashtra) - 4258
44. Karak (Maharashtra) - 4203
45. Gokarna (Karnataka) - 4195
46. Naladi (Karnataka) - 4191
    
47. Gulvane (Maharashtra) - 4189
    
48. Chiplun (Maharashtra) -4188
49. Shirgaon (Maharashtra) - 4185 
50. Konhawali (Maharashtra) - 4168
    
51. Tulshi Lake (Maharashtra) - 4158
52. Mandangad (Maharashtra) - 4156
53. Poynar (Maharashtra) - 4140 
54. Nasarpur (Maharashtra) - 4131
55. Pathardi (Maharashtra) - 4131
56. Sulkeri (Karnataka) - 4118 
57. Katagal (Karnataka) - 4101
    
58. Kedinje (Karnataka) - 4094
59. Ajekar (Karnataka) - 4092
    
60. Kudup (Maharashtra) - 4091 
61. Sunkasal (Karnataka) - 4087
    
62. Pawas (Maharashtra) - 4087 
63. Umgaon (Maharashtra) - 4085
64. Valpoi (Goa) - 4080
65. Kankavli (Maharashtra) - 4066
66. Puttige (Karnataka) - 4054
    
67. Tillari (Maharashtra) - 4051
68. Chinna Kallar (Tamil Nadu) - 4030
69. Bhagamandala (Karnataka) - 4020
70. Rajapur (Maharashtra) - 4014
71. Vaibhavwadi (Maharashtra) - 4000 
72. Kumbharkhani (Maharashtra) - 4000
73. Mallikarjuna (Karnataka) - 4000 
74. Hosakere (Karnataka) - 4000
    
75. Chapoli (Karnataka) - 4000
76. Vendse (Karnataka) - 4000
77. Megaravalli (Karnataka) - 4000 
    

Places such as Tamini, Hulikal, Mawsynarm, Amboli, Poochippara and Walakkad would have also made above 4000 mm list.