May in Delhi to end on a stormy note? IMD predicts rains, thunderstorms till May 31
Delhi is bracing for a wet and stormy end to May, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 60 kmph are expected. This May contrasts sharply with last year's heatwaves, remaining cooler and wetter. The city has already experienced its wettest May ever with 186.
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Amid rising temperatures, the national capital is set to get relief as India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that May is likely to end on a wet and stormy note, with rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds expected through the week.India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms and winds of up to 60 kmph on May 30 and 31, with a chance of thundery developments from Tuesday to Thursday. The mercury is expected to remain below normal in the coming days."The spell of rain and thunderstorms is likely to continue. These weather episodes will keep the mercury in check, so day temperatures are expected to remain normal on most days. Heatwave conditions are unlikely for the rest of the month," reported TOI quoting an official.In contrast to last year's six consecutive heatwave days from May 26 to 31, when the temperature exceeded 45 degrees Celsius, this May has not recorded a single heatwave day so far.The weather agency has issued a yellow alert for May 30 in view of light rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30–50 kmph), potentially reaching 60 kmph. Very light rain, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds, is also possible on May 31.With 186.4 mm of rainfall recorded so far, this has been Delhi's wettest May ever. Five major storms have hit the city this month. The first occurred on May 2, bringing 77 mm of rain, a dust storm, and winds up to 80 kmph. Another storm on May 17 saw winds touch 74 kmph during a thunderstorm accompanied by very light rain.On May 15, dust-raising 40–50 kmph winds reduced visibility to 1,200–1,500 metres for nearly 12 hours, causing a spike in pollution levels. A fourth storm on May 21 brought 12 mm of rain and gusts up to 79 kmph. The most recent was on May 25, when winds reached 82 kmph and 81.4 mm of rainfall was recorded.Delhi's air quality has benefited from the weather. The city's AQI improved to 97 in the satisfactory category at 6 pm on Monday. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System, air quality is expected to remain in the moderate range from Tuesday to Thursday.
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