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SHILLONG: In the misty hills of Meghalaya, where rain is not just weather but a way of life, a groundbreaking initiative is taking shape. Mawsynram, the wettest inhabited place on Earth, is set to host the world’s first Rain Museum—a unique tribute to the region’s deep connection with the monsoon. Receiving an average of 12,000 mm of rainfall annually, the village embraces the downpour as part of its identity, with locals building soundproof homes and growing living root bridges that withstand the harshest storms.
Now, that rain-soaked heritage will find global recognition. Mawsynram legislator Olan Singh Suin has announced that Rs 25 crore has been sanctioned for the museum’s construction, with the tendering process already completed. The project is expected to be finished within two years. Designed with bamboo elements and featuring interactive exhibits and rain simulations, the museum aims to become both a sensory and scientific marvel.
“This project is more than just architecture—it’s a cultural expression,” Suin said. “Rain is like family here.” He also noted that while CCTV cameras have not yet been installed in Mawsynram, they will be introduced with the completion of the museum to ensure its safety and maintenance.
More than a tourist attraction, the Rain Museum aspires to transform Mawsynram into a niche global destination where nature, culture, and innovation coexist. As construction begins under the fleeting break in monsoon skies, Meghalaya prepares to showcase its story—one told not in words, but in raindrops.
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