Tamhini Ghat file photo
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Mumbai: The picturesque Tamhini Ghat in Mulshi tehsil of the Pune district has crossed 9,000 mm rainfall this monsoon - making it the wettest place in India competing with Cherrapunji and Mawsynram villages in the North-Eastern state of Meghalaya.
The total rainfall received in Tahini Ghat was 9,194 mm, according to the figures of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday.
The Tamhini Ghat, situated in the crest of Western Ghats ranges received 575 mm rainfall. The 15-km-long ghat section has scenic waterfalls, lakes and dense woods.
During the rainy season, the place in the Sahyadri mountain ranges transforms into a green bed with many waterfalls and streams including Valse or Tamhini Falls.
From the Tamhini Ghat, one can access the Mulshi Dam backwaters.
Cyclone research scientist Dr Vineet Kumar said, “Tamhini has crossed the 9000-mm mark. It continues to be the wettest place in Bharat this monsoon.”
The picturesque mountain pass is popular among trekkers, adventure seekers and nature lovers.
According to agriculture and crop scientist Athreya Shetty, who makes independent forecasts, said: “Yes…Tamhini is the wettest in the country.”
Tamhini experiences a tropical climate, characterised by extremely heavy rainfall during the southwest monsoon.