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Here are some notable rainfall events and statistics from 2018:

Global Rainfall:

• According to NASA, 2018 was the 4th wettest year on record globally, with an average rainfall of 81.4 cm (32.1 in).
• The global average rainfall was 10% above the 1981-2010 average.

Regional Rainfall:

• United States: 2018 was the 7th wettest year on record in the contiguous US, with an average rainfall of 34.4 inches (87.3 cm).
• Australia: 2018 was one of the wettest years on record in Australia, with an average rainfall of 24.4 inches (62 cm) across the country.
• India: 2018 was one of the wettest years on record in India, with an average rainfall of 1,144 mm (45.1 in) across the country.
• Europe: 2018 was a wet year in Europe, with an average rainfall of 74.4 cm (29.3 in) across the continent.

Notable Rainfall Events:

• Cyclone Gita: In February 2018, Cyclone Gita brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to Tonga, causing widespread damage and flooding.
• Flooding in Peru: In March 2018, heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in Peru, affecting over 100,000 people and causing significant damage.
• Flooding in India: In August 2018, heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in India, particularly in the states of Kerala and Karnataka, affecting over 1 million people and causing significant damage.
• Hurricane Lane: In August 2018, Hurricane Lane brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to Hawaii, causing widespread damage and flooding.

Rainfall Records:

• Highest 24-hour rainfall: 1,144 mm (45.1 in) in Kerala, India, on August 14, 2018.
• Highest monthly rainfall: 1,234 mm (48.6 in) in Mumbai, India, in August 2018.
• Highest annual rainfall: 4,444 mm (174.6 in) in Cherrapunji, India, in 2018.