Delhi and Mumbai are facing wet weather today, with warnings from weather officials about more rain and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Regional Meteorological Centres have issued alerts for these major cities to keep the public informed and safe.

On Sunday, Delhi saw a heavy downpour, with 81.4 mm of rain falling in just a few hours. According to the India Meteorological Department, this has made May 2025 the wettest May since 1901. The city has now recorded 186.4 mm of rain this month, beating the previous record of 165 mm set in May 2008.

The rain has led to waterlogging and traffic jams, especially on Sunday, making it difficult for people to move around.

The weather department has also predicted a drop in temperatures. On Monday, the maximum temperature in Delhi is likely to stay between 34°C and 36°C, which is 4 to 6 degrees lower than usual for this time of year. The minimum temperature is expected to be around 23°C to 25°C, which is also lower than the average.

At the same time, a yellow alert has also been issued for Mumbai and Pune, warning people to expect more showers. The rain alert for Mumbai will remain in place until May 28, as per the Regional Meteorological Centre.

In a weather update shared at 7:00 AM today, the Mumbai Met Centre said:

“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 the next 3-4 hours.”

Residents in Mumbai woke up to heavy rain this morning, with visuals showing wet streets and rain at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.

While Mumbai and Pune remain under a yellow alert, some nearby areas are under a more serious orange alert. These include the Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts, where heavier rain and stronger winds are expected.

The Mumbai Met agency also mentioned in its latest update:

“Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, heavy rainfall & gusty winds (40-50) at isolated places.”

People living in these regions are advised to stay indoors during bad weather, avoid flooded roads, and keep checking for official updates from the weather department.

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