Saturday 30 August 2014

Meghalaya: The Rainiest Place On Earth

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Meghalaya (The abode of clouds in Sanskrit) in India is allegedly the wettest spot on Earth. The village of Mawsynram in Meghalaya annually receives 467 inches of rain. The outdoor workers often wear water-proof suits made from bamboo and banana leaf.

The most unusual and gorgeous sights in the region are the 'living bridges' spanning rain-soaked valleys. For centuries, locals have been manipulating the roots of rubber fig trees to grow into natural arches, far outlasting man-made wooden structures that rot in just a few years.

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