5. Cherrapunji Rainfall: It is credited as being the wettest place on Earth, though it is debated whether the nearby place Mawsynram holds that record.
It is located in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya about 16 km east of Mawsynram.
Cherrapunji receives both the southwest and northeast monsoonal winds.
The locals living in and around Cherrapunjee are known as Khasis.
6. 1737 Calcutta Cyclone: A cyclone hit Calcutta on October 7, 1737.
The storm had destroyed all thatched buildings and killed 3,000 inhabitants.
7. 2010 Ladakh cloudburst: It occurred on 6th August,2010.
Along with the major town Leh, 71 towns and villages were demolished.
The death toll was 255.
200 people were reported missing.
The disaster caused extensive damage to property and infrastructure.
