Delhi experienced its wettest May since 1901, with 186.4 mm of rainfall, surpassing the 2008 record. A heavy downpour on Sunday, totaling 81.4 mm with winds up to 82 kmph, caused waterlogging and disrupted flights. The temperature at Safdarjung observatory dropped dramatically, and the IMD forecasts more light rain and thunderstorms this week.
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Delhi experienced its wettest May since 1901, with 186.4 mm of rainfall, surpassing the 2008 record. A heavy downpour on Sunday, totaling 81.4 mm with winds up to 82 kmph, caused waterlogging and disrupted flights. The temperature at Safdarjung observatory dropped dramatically, and the IMD forecasts more light rain and thunderstorms this week.
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