Wettest ‘May' on record? Delhi, Mumbai braces for more rain, thunderstorm as IMD issues yellow alert warning
Delhi Regional Meteorological Centre issued a yellow alert for the city today, warning against possibility of more rains and thunderstorm on May 26. At the same time a yellow alert is also in place for the financial capital Mumbai. The rainfall warning will remain effective until May 28, according to Regional Meteorological Centre.
'Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, heavy rainfall & gusty winds (40-50) at isolated places,' Mumbai Met agency states. For nearby districts of Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, an orange alert is in place today.
The Mumbai Meteorological Centre issued a nowcast warning at 7:00 AM stating, 'Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai during next 3-4 hours.'
Mumbai residents woke up to heavy showers on Monday morning, as can be seen in the visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
In the early hours of Sunday, a massive 81.4 mm of rain in just a few hours was recorded. This month marks wettest May on record since 1901, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Monday's maximum temperature is expected settle 4-6 notches below normal, around 34-36 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the temperature will most likely settle 3-5 notches below the May average, around 23-25 degrees Celsius.
Waterlogging and traffic congestion brought the life to a standstill in the national capital on May 25. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) issued a statement yesterday.
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