Stormy May Leaves Delhi with 507% Excess Rainfall

The weather has changed once again in Delhi NCR. Rain has started with strong winds. People have got relief from the scorching heat that was prevailing for the last few days.

Stormy May leaves Delhi with 507% excess rainfall

Temperature in Delhi peaked at 39.7°C before gusty winds dropped it by up to 8.4°C. May was the third wettest since 1901. Air quality worsens to "poor."

Delhi Records Wettest May Ever, No Heatwave Days Reported, Data Shows

Delhi recorded its wettest May ever, receiving 188.9 mm of rainfall and surpassing all previous records for the month, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data shows.

Delhi Sees Wettest May on Record, Says IMD

Delhi witnessed its rainiest May on record, logging an extraordinary 188.9 mm of rainfall, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Unlike May 2024, which saw six heatwave days, the capital enjoyed a heatwave-free month in 2025. Frequent thunderstorms and strong winds drove the heavy downpours, marking a dramatic shift in the city’s weather pattern. […]

Delhi Weather Update: No Heatwave in May as Temperatures Stay Below 40°C for the Third Time in Five Years

New Delhi, May 31: In a pleasant deviation from its usual scorching summer trend, Delhi has recorded a cooler-than-normal May, with no heatwave conditions reported throughout the month. This marks the third time in the last five years that the capital’s temperature has remained below 40°C in May, a month typically known for extreme heat. Remarkably Mild May According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the average maximum temperature i…