Strong Winds and Heat: Weather Anomalies Hit Several Regions at Once. In Delhi, gusty winds failed to ease the extreme heat. Kerala and Tamil Nadu face heavy rains and storm warnings. In Hyderabad, two people died due to torrential rains.
Several regions in Asia have faced abrupt weather changes. In Delhi on Tuesday evening, wind gusts reached up to 111 km/h, but the heat persisted: the temperature in the Ridge area hit 44.7°C, which is 3.6 degrees above normal. In other parts of the city—Lodi Road, Palam, Ayanagar, and Safdarjung—maximum temperatures also significantly exceeded seasonal norms. Nighttime lows remained above average, except in Palam, where it was slightly cooler than usual. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), variable cloudiness and possible thunderstorms with lightning are expected on Wednesday.
In Kerala, the IMD has issued an orange alert for the Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts: here, up to 20 cm of rainfall, thunderstorms, and winds of up to 50 km/h are forecast within a three-hour period in the morning. Warnings also apply to several other regions of the state, where southwest monsoon activity remains strong. In Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, meteorologists expect showers of varying intensity, in some areas accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, especially in the hilly regions of Tirunelveli, Theni, and Kanyakumari. Rain and thunderstorms will continue on Thursday, possibly intensifying in the western and northern parts of the state.
In Hyderabad, heavy rains have caused major transportation disruptions and tragedy: two residents were electrocuted after a downed cable ended up in puddles on the road. The incident occurred during stormwater drainage clearance work, when flooding from the rain submerged city streets.
Globally, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), May was the second hottest month ever recorded. The average temperature on the planet exceeded pre-industrial levels by 1.42°C. Western Europe experienced one of the earliest and most intense heatwaves on record, confirming forecasts about the impact of climate change on the continent.
For reference: The IMD regularly updates weather hazard levels—orange indicates a likelihood of heavy rainfall and the need for increased vigilance. In recent years, monsoon rains and extreme temperatures have more frequently caused infrastructure disruptions and a rise in incidents. Experts estimate that such weather anomalies may become more common amid global warming.
