GPM Rainfall Rate in Mekkhala (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption GPM passed over Mekkhala on Jan. 14, 2015, at 5:43 a.m. EST and observed rain falling at a rate of over 71.63 mm (about 2.8 inches) per hour in intense convective storms near the tropical cyclone's center. Credit NASA/JAXA/SSAI, Hal Pierce Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.