More than 100mm of rain fell during the weekend, power to more than 2500 homes in the city was lost, a Qantas jet had to abort its landing, and drivers had to be rescued from their cars as wild weather lashed the city.
But, after a dry August to date, Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Tim Constable told AAP that we’re kidding ourselves if we think it’s usual: “These rainfalls are significant but they’re not spectacular. It’s just brought rainfall totals back into line with the average.”
While it might feel you’re going to float away, Constable is right, the recent rain is nothing compared to these Top 10 rainiest destinations around the world. Imagine weathering these spots …
10. Emei Shan, Sichuan Province, China
Average annual rainfall: 8169mm
The sacred summit of Mount Emei. Picture: ThinkStock
The sacred summit of Mount Emei. Picture: ThinkStock
Mount Emei is the highest of the Four Sacred Mountains of Buddhism and receives the most rainfall in China. There is a phenomenon called a “clouds sea” in the area and, during the monsoon, it attracts a double layer of clouds that result in it receiving huge rainfalls.
9. Kukui, Maui, Hawaii
Average annual rainfall: 9293mm
The mountain peak of Puu Kukui is the 9th wettest place on earth.
8. Mt Waialeale, Kauai, Hawaii
Average annual rainfall: 9763mm
Waterfalls streaming down the side of Mt Waialeale. Picture: ThinkStock
Waterfalls streaming down the side of Mt Waialeale. Picture: ThinkStock
The name Mt Waialeale means “overflowing water”. The rain around this extinct volcano is so wet and slippery that access is extremely difficult. Researchers believe that the peak’s conical shape that makes it so rainy.
In 1912, Mt Waialeale saw a record 683 inches of rain.
7. Big Bog, Maui, Hawaii
Average annual rainfall: 10,272mm
Waterfall in tropical rainforest, Maui, Hawaii. Picture: ThinkStock
Waterfall in tropical rainforest, Maui, Hawaii. Picture: ThinkStock
Despite being subjected to constant rain, Big Bog is a major tourist attraction on Maui because of its lush scenery.
The amazing precipitation is caused by easterly trade winds that bring moisture from the Pacific up against the steep mountainside.
6. Debundscha, Cameroon, Africa
Average annual rainfall: 10,299mm
Mount Cameroon. Picture: J & M Kotsopolous/Flickr
Mount Cameroon. Picture: J & M Kotsopolous/Flickr
The village of Debundscha lies at the foot of Mount Cameroon, the highest peak In Africa. It’s believed the location contributes to its massive rains as the mountain blocks the clouds.
5. San Antonio de Ureca, Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea
Average annual rainfall: 10,450mm
Bioko Island. Picture: Wapster/Flickr
Bioko Island. Picture: Wapster/Flickr
San Antonio de Ureca is the wettest place in the African Continent. The dry season is only from November to March, with the rest of the months attracting heavy rain.
During the brief dry season, tourists can watch turtles come ashore on the beaches to lay their eggs.
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But, after a dry August to date, Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Tim Constable told AAP that we’re kidding ourselves if we think it’s usual: “These rainfalls are significant but they’re not spectacular. It’s just brought rainfall totals back into line with the average.”
While it might feel you’re going to float away, Constable is right, the recent rain is nothing compared to these Top 10 rainiest destinations around the world. Imagine weathering these spots …
10. Emei Shan, Sichuan Province, China
Average annual rainfall: 8169mm
The sacred summit of Mount Emei. Picture: ThinkStock
The sacred summit of Mount Emei. Picture: ThinkStock
Mount Emei is the highest of the Four Sacred Mountains of Buddhism and receives the most rainfall in China. There is a phenomenon called a “clouds sea” in the area and, during the monsoon, it attracts a double layer of clouds that result in it receiving huge rainfalls.
9. Kukui, Maui, Hawaii
Average annual rainfall: 9293mm
The mountain peak of Puu Kukui is the 9th wettest place on earth.
8. Mt Waialeale, Kauai, Hawaii
Average annual rainfall: 9763mm
Waterfalls streaming down the side of Mt Waialeale. Picture: ThinkStock
Waterfalls streaming down the side of Mt Waialeale. Picture: ThinkStock
The name Mt Waialeale means “overflowing water”. The rain around this extinct volcano is so wet and slippery that access is extremely difficult. Researchers believe that the peak’s conical shape that makes it so rainy.
In 1912, Mt Waialeale saw a record 683 inches of rain.
7. Big Bog, Maui, Hawaii
Average annual rainfall: 10,272mm
Waterfall in tropical rainforest, Maui, Hawaii. Picture: ThinkStock
Waterfall in tropical rainforest, Maui, Hawaii. Picture: ThinkStock
Despite being subjected to constant rain, Big Bog is a major tourist attraction on Maui because of its lush scenery.
The amazing precipitation is caused by easterly trade winds that bring moisture from the Pacific up against the steep mountainside.
6. Debundscha, Cameroon, Africa
Average annual rainfall: 10,299mm
Mount Cameroon. Picture: J & M Kotsopolous/Flickr
Mount Cameroon. Picture: J & M Kotsopolous/Flickr
The village of Debundscha lies at the foot of Mount Cameroon, the highest peak In Africa. It’s believed the location contributes to its massive rains as the mountain blocks the clouds.
5. San Antonio de Ureca, Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea
Average annual rainfall: 10,450mm
Bioko Island. Picture: Wapster/Flickr
Bioko Island. Picture: Wapster/Flickr
San Antonio de Ureca is the wettest place in the African Continent. The dry season is only from November to March, with the rest of the months attracting heavy rain.
During the brief dry season, tourists can watch turtles come ashore on the beaches to lay their eggs.
4. Cropp Rive
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