Meghalaya, Oct 24: Scientists at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya and the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) have embarked on a joint research project to develop new methods to improve 5G and 6G connectivity in Sohra, the rainiest place on Earth.

After shifting to their permanent campus earlier this year, researchers found themselves "fascinated and occasionally frustrated" by the sheer size of each raindrop that falls over Sohra in the state East Khasi Hills district.

"The size and intensity of rainfall here are unlike anywhere else in the world. It disrupts communication signals and challenges existing network models," said a scientist involved in the project.

Dr Anup Dandapat, Dean (Academic Affairs) at NIT Meghalaya, said the research aims to turn S

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