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Between May 16 and 18, Delhi is expected to record maximum temperatures between 40 degrees Celsius and 41 degrees Celsius.

Over 20 states are on alert for rain and thunderstorms on Friday, while parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are likely to see heat wave conditions. As of 2.30 pm, Delhi witnessed a temperature of 39.4 degrees Celsius.

By Saturday, heat wave conditions will be restricted to parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, extending to parts of Madhya Pradesh by Sunday. On these two days, parts of many states will continue to be on alert for rain and thunderstorms, per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). They include Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Manipur and Mizoram, among others.

Delhi, though on no alert for heat or rain, is recovering from dust storms that brought on a significant drop in air quality and visibility. Dust from northern Pakistan had advected towards Delhi-NCR across Punjab and Haryana late on Wednesday, driven by strong westerly winds over the two states, the weather department said. By Friday 9 am, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood in the ‘poor’ category at 297 , while the maximum temperature is expected to settle at 41 degrees Celsius.

Between May 16 and 18, Delhi is expected to record maximum temperatures between 40 degrees Celsius and 41 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may hover around 26 degrees Celsius.

The IMD has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ for 13 districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Mau, Ballia, Kaushambi, Jaunpur, and Azamgarh. The alert signals a high risk of heat-related illnesses and calls for precautionary measures. In these regions, daytime temperatures have soared to 41 degrees Celsius, with the IMD warning that the heatwave may intensify further over the next 48 hours.

Parts of Rajasthan are experiencing severe heat with the temperature in Sri Ganganagar hitting a scalding 45.8 degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours, the Meteorological Centre told PTI. Thunderstorms with a speed of 40-50 kmph and light rains are likely to hit parts of Udaipur and Kota, while the weather is likely to remain mainly dry in the rest of the state. Strong surface dusty winds are likely to blow in the border areas of Jodhpur, and Bikaner divisions for the next three to four days.

The maximum temperature of 45-46 degrees is likely to be recorded in Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar districts on May 16-20 with a heatwave likely at some places. A maximum temperature between 42-44 degrees Celsius is expected to be recorded in most of the remaining parts. Thunderstorms and light rains are likely in the northern parts of the state on May 19-20.

More than the usual number of heatwave days are expected in the month of May, the IMD had predicted. This comes after April 2025 saw sharp weather contrasts.

The month was the 50th driest April recorded nationwide since 1901, but southern and central India recorded substantial rainfall. Maximum daily temperatures across India were the 8th highest ever recorded for April, while minimum temperatures ranked ninth highest. Western India was hit hardest by heat waves, with Rajasthan and Gujarat experiencing between 6 to 11 heatwave days, significantly higher than the average of 2 to 3. East Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha recorded 4 to 6 heatwave days, while Maharashtra and nearby areas saw slightly fewer than usual.

IMD scientist Sushma Nair said the southwest monsoon arrived in Mumbai on May 29 in 1956. It arrived on the same date in 1962 and 1971.

The southwest monsoon made its onset over Mumbai on Monday, more than a fortnight before its normal date, with IMD officials saying it is the earliest arrival of rains in the country’s financial capital in 75 years.

“Southwest monsoon made its onset over Mumbai on May 26. This is the earliest onset in the last 75 years,” India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Sushma Nair said.

The normal date for monsoon’s arrival in Mumbai is June 11.

Ms Nair said the southwest monsoon arrived in Mumbai on May 29 in 1956. It arrived on the same date in 1962 and 1971.

Between 8.30 am and 11.30 am, Colaba received 105.2 millimetres of rainfall, Santacruz (55 mm), Bandra (68.5 mm), Juhu Airport (63.5 mm), Chembur (38.5 mm), Vikhroli (37.5 mm), Mahalaxmi (33.5 mm) and Sion (53.5 mm), the IMD said.

Monsoon also arrived in Pune during the day, the IMD added.

The water level, which stood at 114.45 feet four days ago, has risen to 121.60 feet as of Wednesday, marking a steep increase.Mullaiperiyar dam water level rises; flood alert issued in Theni

Following continuous rainfall over the past few days, the water level in the Mullaiperiyar dam has surged significantly, prompting authorities to issue a flood warning for residents living downstream.

The water level, which stood at 114.45 feet four days ago, has risen to 121.60 feet as of Wednesday, marking a steep increase.

According to a statement issued by Theni District Collector Ranjith Singh, the dam received an inflow of 7,735 cusecs on Wednesday alone. In response, water discharge from the reservoir has been increased to 100 cusecs to manage the rising levels.

The Collector has cautioned residents living along the riverbanks to evacuate to safer areas as a precautionary measure. “No one should enter the river for bathing or washing clothes under any circumstances,” the official warned. “People residing in low-lying areas or near riverbanks are advised to relocate temporarily until the situation stabilises.”

Officials across the district have been instructed to disseminate flood warnings and safety instructions using public address systems and other communication channels.

Local bodies and revenue officials have also been asked to maintain a high alert and ensure a swift response in case of any emergency arising from potential flooding.

As of Wednesday, dams across the Theni district have reached nearly 75 per cent of their total storage capacity, reflecting the intensity of the rainfall received over the past few days.

On Monday, the Mullaiperiyar dam recorded a water level of 115.65 feet after receiving more than 50 mm of rain. By Wednesday, the level had jumped to 121.60 feet.

Rainfall data from the region shows that the Periyar dam area recorded 73 mm of rainfall on Wednesday, while Thekkady received moderate showers measuring 32.2 mm.

The inflow is expected to continue rising if rain persists in the catchment areas, making ongoing monitoring crucial.

The district authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and follow all safety instructions issued by local officials. Emergency teams are on standby, and necessary arrangements have been made to handle any potential flood-related incidents.

The rising water levels have not only heightened flood risks but also underscored the need for continued caution in the coming days.

The Delhi airport said flight operations were impacted, with FlightRadar24 pegging the average delay in departures at 40 minutes.

Delhi and surrounding areas witnessed rain and thunderstorms on Sunday evening, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting such weather till Tuesday.

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport said flight operations were impacted, with FlightRadar24 pegging the average delay in departures at 40 minutes.

This morning, the sky remained partly cloudy as the minimum temperature settled at 27.2 degrees Celsius, 0.3 notch above the season’s average.

The month of May has seen below-normal daytime temperatures, unprecedented frequent rains and the absence of heatwave conditions. The capital also received 188.9 mm of rainfall, the highest-ever rainfall recorded in the month of May. This is over 202 per cent more than the normal monthly average of 62.6 mm. In contrast, May 2024 saw just 0.4 mm of rain, which was 99 per cent below average, with not a single rainy day recorded.

The unusual weather is being attributed to the early arrival of the monsoon in Mumbai, which has had a ripple effect on weather systems in northern India, including Delhi. However, meteorologists have clarified that the monsoon has not yet arrived in the national Capital, even though conditions have turned significantly cooler and wetter.

Silchar, the second largest city of Assam, received a staggering 415.8 mm rainfall in 24 hours, the highest in a day since 1893.

The first day of June brought a deluge in Assam. Silchar, the second largest city of Assam, received a staggering 415.8 mm rainfall in 24 hours, the highest in a day since 1893. Rainfall in Silchar on June 1 broke the 132-year-old record of 290.3 mm rainfall in a day.

A combination of upper-air cyclonic circulations and low-level troughs is fuelling the unstable weather pattern, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A particularly intense zone of activity stretches from central Assam to Arunachal Pradesh, linked to a trough extending from East Uttar Pradesh.

In 2022, Silchar experienced one of its worst floods due to a breach of a dyke on the Barak River at Bethkundi. Silchar, located a kilometre from the dyke was the worst affected, with 90 percent of the town underwater.

Rain Fury In Northeast

At least 34 people have died in floods and landslides in the northeastern states — Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and others — over the last three days.

Mizoram received 1,102 per cent above normal rainfall on May 31.

Heavy rainfall has been recorded across Meghalaya over the past five days, from May 28 to June 1. Several districts have experienced significant precipitation, with Sohra, also known as Cherrapunjee, and Mawsynram receiving cumulative totals of 796 mm and 774.5 mm, respectively.

Other areas, including Khliehriat, Ramakrishna Mission (RKM) Sohra, and Pynursla, have also seen substantial rainfall, surpassing 500 mm in cumulative totals.

The highest single-day downpour was recorded in RKM Sohra on May 30, with 378.4 mm of rain, contributing to its total of 993.6 mm over five days. Similarly, Mawsynram and Pynursla saw their peak rainfall on May 30, accumulating over 250 mm in a single day.

In Meghalaya, 10 districts have been affected by flash floods and landslides. More than 10,000 people have been affected by flash floods in Tripura.

Over 19,000 people have been affected and 3,365 houses have been damaged by floods in Manipur caused by overflowing rivers and breaches in embankments.

The average temperature on Saturday reached 23.91C, making it the second-hottest May day on record.

Mainland Spain experienced its hottest May day ever on Friday, with the average temperature surpassing 24 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit), national weather agency AEMET said on Monday.

The average temperature across the country hit 24.08 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous record for the month of 23.73 degrees set on May 21, 2022, according to provisional data from the agency.

“This was the hottest day for a month of May across mainland Spain since the beginning of the data series in 1950,” AEMET wrote on social media.

The average temperature on Saturday reached 23.91 degrees, making it the second-hottest May day on record.

A mass of hot air moving north from Africa pushed temperatures in some areas of Spain more than 10 degrees above normal for the time of the year.

Temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in parts of southern region of Andalusia.

While unusual, this is not the first time Spain has experienced exceptionally high May temperatures. Similar events occurred in 2015 and 2022, AEMET said.

“This reflects a scenario where summer-like conditions are arriving earlier and more frequently, even before spring has ended,” said AEMET spokesperson Ruben del Campo.

Scientists say climate change driven by human activity is increasing the length, frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as heatwaves.

The last three years have been the hottest on record in Spain, which is emerging from a years-long drought.

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