EXCLUSIVE
Deep within the mist-laden hills of Meghalaya, where the clouds embrace the land in an eternal waltz, lies Mawsynram—the wettest place on Earth. Here, the rain is not merely an event; it is a way of life. The ceaseless rhythm of raindrops on rooftops forms a symphony that lulls the village into a perpetual embrace of nature’s bounty.
Now, in a bid to celebrate its unique identity and boost tourism, the Meghalaya government has proposed the establishment of a Rain Museum in Mawsynram. This much-anticipated project is in the pipeline, with the Detailed Project Report (DPR) being finalized before the tendering process begins.
Providing insights into the progress, Mawsynram legislator Ollan Singh Suin shared, “The Rain Museum is expected to come up by this fiscal year, very soon. This is under consultancy, and the consultants are doing their job. Once their job is over, the tender will be called.”
Suin further revealed, “Mawsynram is the wettest place on Earth, yet successive governments have failed to pay proper attention to it. The tourism sector generates employment, and the Tourism Department is now doing its part.”
For generations, the people of Mawsynram have lived in harmony with nature’s raw power. The Rain Museum, envisioned as an immersive experience, is expected to not only showcase the village’s extraordinary climatic phenomenon but also provide visitors with a deeper appreciation of its cultural and ecological significance. As the project moves closer to realization, hopes soar that Mawsynram will finally receive the recognition it deserves—where the rain narrates its own timeless story.