Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:36am on 25 May 2025,Sunday Weather & Environment
On May 25, 2025, a powerful thunderstorm struck Delhi-NCR, bringing heavy rainfall, gusty winds up to 100 km/h, and significant disruption. The India Meteorological Department had issued a red alert, forecasting severe weather conditions. The storm led to extensive waterlogging in areas like Minto Road, Delhi Cantt, and near the airport, with visuals showing submerged vehicles. Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport were severely affected, with over 200 flights delayed and average delays of 45 minutes. Delhi recorded 81.2 mm of rain during the storm, making May 2025 the wettest on record with a total of 186.2 mm. (PC: PTI)
