Highest rainfall recorded in a single day in the world

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From the rural town of Bellenden Ker in Australia to Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean, here are some weather stations that recorded the highest 24-hour rainfall in the world. Note: Ranking based on rainfall in cm

10. Bellenden Ker, Australia

Rainfall: 112.3 cm Date: January 3-4, 1979

9. Baguio, Philippines

Rainfall: 115 cm Date: July 14-15, 1911

8. Amini Divi, India

Rainfall: 116.8 cm Date: May 5-6, 2004 Image: X/@topindiantours

7. Halaho, Taiwan

Rainfall: 117.5 cm Date: September 9-10, 1963

6. Paishihhu, Taiwan

Rainfall: 122.8 cm Date: September 10-11, 1963

5. Muduchaideng, Inner Mongolia, China

Rainfall: 137.8 cm Date: August 1-2, 1977

4. Aurere, Réunion Island*

Rainfall: 155.2 cm Date: April 7-8, 1958 *Overseas department and region of France

3. Belouve, Réunion Island

Rainfall: 166.2 cm Date: February 27-28, 1964

2. Foc Foc, Réunion Island

Rainfall: 179.6 cm Date: January 7-8, 1966

1. Cilaos, Réunion Island

Rainfall: 184.1 cm Date: March 15-16, 1952

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