Last week, Delhi experienced powerful thunderstorms with heavy rainfall peaking at 77mm, prompting flash floods and claiming seven lives. This marked one of the highest rainfall totals in May since 1901. The storms lasted for six hours, causing considerable disruption and damage across the region. Forecast models predict continued thunderstorms and potential heavy rainfall, especially in western India, while cooler temperatures are expected to provide relief from previous heatwave conditions. Similar weather patterns affected parts of Western Europe, highlighting a broader trend of severe weather events.
The storms that struck Delhi were the second highest in 24-hour rainfall total for May since 1901, leading to significant disruption and loss of life.
Forecasts indicate that further thunderstorms may bring heavy rain, particularly in Gujarat and south-west Rajasthan, making it challenging to predict exact rainfall intensity.
With cooler air expected to lower daytime temperatures by 3-5C, regions affected by the recent storms will find relief from prior heatwave conditions.
Severe weather patterns are not limited to India; Western Europe experienced heavy thunderstorms as low pressure systems moved across the Iberian peninsula.
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