New Delhi, May 31: May 2025 has made history as the wettest May on record in India, with 116.6 mm rainfall recorded across the country until May 30, breaking the 32-year-old record set in 1990, when 110.7 mm rainfall was logged. The previous second-highest rainfall for May was 107.9 mm, recorded in 2021.
This year’s downpours are nearly double the seasonal average of 61.4 mm for the month of May. Several regions, particularly in north and northwest India, have experienced unseasonal showers and storms, bringing much-needed relief but also triggering weather alerts and disruptions.
Delhi Breaks Its Own Record, Escapes Heatwaves Entirely
Delhi recorded 188.9 mm of rainfall in May, shattering its previous high of 165 mm set in 2008. Remarkably, not a single day of heatwave was recorded in the national capital this month, a rare occurrence for the peak summer season.
Himachal Pradesh: Tourists Advised Caution Amid Orange Alerts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Orange Alerts for:
4 districts today
7 districts tomorrow
The alerts warn of heavy rain and strong winds, with potential risks of landslides, flash floods, and waterlogging. Tourists and locals have been advised to stay away from rivers, low-lying areas, and known landslide zones, particularly in hilly terrain.
Rajasthan: Ajmer and Barmer Record Significant Rainfall
Rajasthan is also under weather watch with 7 districts on alert for thunderstorms and rainfall today.
In Ajmer, authorities opened three gates of the Ana Sagar Lake this morning to manage rising water levels.
In Barmer, the district received 30 mm rainfall in just 24 hours, marking the heaviest single-day May rainfall in six years.
Tripura Flooding: Teen Drowns, Relief Camps Set Up
In the northeast, Tripura continues to reel under the impact of persistent, heavy rainfall.
A 16-year-old boy drowned in a flooded low-lying area.
Over 200 people from 57 families have been shifted to relief camps.
Sipahijala district’s Mohanbhog area reported the highest rainfall at 20 cm in 24 hours, with several regions waterlogged.
What Lies Ahead
While the early arrival of monsoon-like conditions has helped ease the summer heat across several states, the sudden weather fluctuations have increased the risk of local flooding, infrastructure strain, and agricultural disruptions. IMD officials indicate that the monsoon’s northern limit has already advanced, and more widespread activity is expected in the coming weeks.
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