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Why does Mawsynram get the heaviest rainfall?

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Mawsynram is the rainiest spot in the world as it receives the heaviest amount of rainfall in a season. The location of Mawsynram is as such that it is surrounded by the hills of Khasi, Garo, Jaintia in the Meghalaya Plateau which is funnel-shaped. The Bay of Bengal branch of the S.W. monsoon is trapped by these hills resulting in the heaviest amount of rains.

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