Shillong, July 7 -- Sohra in Meghalaya, also known as Cherrapunji and widely regarded as one of the wettest places on Earth, recorded a significant drop in rainfall this June compared to the same period last year, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Sohra received 1,095.4 mm of rainfall in June 2024, down from 3,041.2 mm in June 2023. IMD officials said this represents one of the steepest year-on-year declines in the region.

"This is deeply concerning. Sohra has been witnessing irregular rainfall for years, but such a sharp drop in June is alarming," an IMD official stated.

Rainfall in May also fell short by around 400 mm compared to the same month last year.The IMD noted that Sohra's annual rainfall has d...