Rainfall Lessens in India.

Cherrapunji was once declared the 'rainiest place on earth'. Now this is in dispute as rainfall patterns become more erratic. What could the future mean for the people of Cherrapunji if water sources lessen?

Unique identifier: GP0258B

Type: Image

Shoot date: 27/02/2009

Locations: Asia, Cherrapunji, India

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Emma Stoner

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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