RAINIEST PLACE IN KERALA
The Kakkayam forest area is 700 metres above sea level and experiences a copious rainfall of 7,000 mm. Five rivers originate from Kakkayam. The power projects will affect the biodiversity of the area, he says.Kakkayam forests as a wildlife sanctuary
average rainfall
neriamangalam - 5000 - 6000 mm
peeremede - 6000 - 6500 mm
kakkayam - 6000 - 7000 mm
lakkidi - 6000 - 7000 mm
kuttiyadi - 5000 - 5300 mm
silent valley - 6000 - 7000 mm
rajamala - 5000 - 6000 mm
kurachund - 3500 - 4000 mm
in the district and declare it `protected' as part of the Western Ghats conservation plan.
The Kakkayam forest area is 700 metres above sea level and experiences a copious rainfall of 7,000 mm. Five rivers originate from Kakkayam. The power projects will affect the biodiversity of the area, he says.Kakkayam forests as a wildlife sanctuary
average rainfall
neriamangalam - 5000 - 6000 mm
peeremede - 6000 - 6500 mm
kakkayam - 6000 - 7000 mm
lakkidi - 6000 - 7000 mm
kuttiyadi - 5000 - 5300 mm
silent valley - 6000 - 7000 mm
rajamala - 5000 - 6000 mm
kurachund - 3500 - 4000 mm
kakkyam dam |