Delhi recorded the highest amount of rain ever recorded in May, with 186.4 mm of precipitation recorded until 25 May this year. This new record was set after the city received 81.4 mm rain early on Sunday. This violates an old record of 165 mm in May 2008. Another large amount of precipitation in May was 144.8 mm in 2021, 129.3 mm in 2002 and 111 mm in 2023, India reported today.
Long -term average rainfall for May in Delhi is only 30.7 mm.
Heavy rain, along with strong gusty winds and storms, Brased Delhi and the national capital (NCR) soon after the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red warning for this area.
The storm hit May 25 between 1:15 and 2:30, with wind speeds of up to 100 km/h. It caused extensive contamination and disrupted traffic across many parts of the city. Numerous roads and underpasses were flooded during the early morning hours and more than 49 flights were delayed or affected due to bad weather.
A short rest from the heat probably
The weather department predicted a partially overcast sky over Delhi and offers temporary relief from burning heat, with daily temperatures that are expected to be around 37 degrees Celsius. However, it is not expected that this relaxation would withstand.
IMD predicted a storm with rain on Saturday and Sunday, with a maximum temperature expected to settle around 37 degrees Celsius.
It is assumed that the temperatures in the Delhi gradually increase and reach the peak of 40 degrees Celsius 26. May and 28 May. Night temperatures are also expected to increase constantly – from 21st to the end of the week from 21 degrees Celsius.
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