Rainiest Cities in India

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — India

1 Nongstoin 18 271.9"

2 Someshwar 19 248.2"

3 Shella 18 246.9"

4 Cherrapunjee 18 241.9"

5 Mairang 18 189.6"

6 Kōteshwar 19 184.4"

7 Gangolli 19 184.4"

8 Kundapura 19 184.4"

9 Venkatapura 19 183.4"

10 Kārkala 19 181.7"

11 Sānūru 19 181.7"

12 Sullya 19 180.2"

13 Kargal 19 179.1"

14 Badagabettu 19 178.6"

15 Manipal 19 178.6"

16 Saligram 19 178.6"

17 Tenkanidiyūr 19 178.6"

18 Malpe 19 178.6"

19 Varamballi 19 178.6"

20 Tonse East 19 178.6"

21 Udupi 19 178.6"

22 Jāli 19 175.6"

23 Bhatkal 19 175.6"

24 Byndoor 19 175.6"

25 Tura 18 175.1"

26 Williamnagar 18 174.2"

27 Puttūr 19 170.6"

28 Uppinangadi 19 169.9"

29 Belthangady 19 169.9"

30 Kuvettu 19 169.9"

31 Karuvellūr 13 166.9"

32 Rājāpur 16 165.9"

33 Kankauli 16 164.8"

34 Pāli 16 164.0"

35 Goregaon 16 163.7"

36 Rees 16 163.2"

37 Ambivali T. Tungartan 16 163.2"

38 Karjat 16 163.2"

39 Mātherān 16 163.2"

40 Mohpada 16 163.2"

41 Udiyāvara 19 161.4"

42 Mallār 19 161.4"

43 Alevūr 19 161.4"

44 Mūdabettu 19 161.4"

45 Manipura 19 161.4"

46 Badāgrāma 19 161.4"

47 Kunnummal 13 161.0"

48 Odlābāri 28 160.4"

49 Utekhol 16 159.7"

50 Indāpur 16 159.7"

51 Nongumlong 18 159.0"

52 Hosanagara 19 158.6"

53 Madhūru 13 158.3"

54 Mahād 16 158.2"

55 Lānja 16 157.7"

56 Kudāl 16 157.4"

57 Poladpur 16 156.9"

58 Mahābaleshwar 16 156.3"

59 Vittal 19 155.8"

60 Ajānūr 13 155.6"

61 Pallikere 13 155.6"

62 Chengala 13 155.6"

63 Uduma 13 155.6"

64 Chammanād 13 155.6"

65 Kīkāna 13 155.6"

66 Bāre 13 155.6"

67 Umsning 18 155.5"

68 Murudeshwara 19 155.0"

69 Dāpoli 16 154.9"

70 Munnūru 19 154.7"

71 Bantvāl 19 154.7"

72 Narikombu 19 154.7"

73 Navoor 19 154.7"

74 Tālipādi 19 153.9"

75 Mūdbidri 19 153.9"

76 Neral 16 152.2"

77 Badlapur 16 152.2"

78 Vangani 16 152.2"

79 Mudgere 19 152.1"

80 Honnavar 19 151.7"

81 Konaje 19 151.4"

82 Devrukh 16 150.4"

83 Sāvantvādi 16 150.0"

84 Nādāpuram 13 149.1"

85 Valayam 13 149.1"

86 Azhiyūr 13 149.1"

87 Mahē 13 149.1"

88 Tūnēri 13 149.1"

89 Edacchēri 13 149.1"

90 Chekkiād 13 149.1"

91 Peringathur 13 149.1"

92 Chockli 13 149.1"

93 Panniyannūr 13 149.1"

94 Erāmala 13 149.1"

95 Nāgothana 16 149.0"

96 Bhuwaneshwar 16 148.2"

97 Dhatau 16 148.2"

98 Roha 16 148.2"

99 Kanhangad 13 147.6"

100 Perole 13 147.6"

The rainiest cities in India receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Nongstoin leads with 271.9 inches of precipitation annually.

High rainfall supports diverse ecosystems, extensive park systems, and reliable water supplies. These cities often feature vibrant gardens, green spaces, and agricultural communities that benefit from consistent moisture throughout the year.

While abundant rainfall supports lush environments, it can also bring challenges including flooding risks, high humidity, and more frequent overcast days. Many rainy cities have adapted with robust drainage systems, covered public spaces, and a cultural embrace of indoor activities.

Did You Know?

1. Nongstoin receives 271.9" of precipitation annually — that's about 22.7 feet of water.
2. The rainiest cities in the U.S. are primarily in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest, though for very different reasons — tropical moisture vs. marine influence.
3. High rainfall areas tend to have lower wildfire risk and more reliable municipal water supplies.

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