Until a few decades ago, Cherrapunji, in Meghalaya was the wettest place on earth. However, Mawsynram, also a town in the same state, recently surpassed Cherrapunji in this feat. A recent study, published in Environmental Research Letters, looked at the rainfall pattern in the past 119 years. The researchers found a decreasing trend at Cherrapunji and nearby areas. Read more here: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/wettest-place-on-earth-sees-decreasing-trend-in-rainfall/article33889697.ece Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6​​​ Visit https://www.thehindu.com/​​​ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz​​​ Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/