At least 12 dead in Delhi-NCR storms during record wettest May 2025

Delhi-NCR endured its wettest May on record in 2025, marked by a series of severe storms fueled by frequent western disturbances and cyclonic circulations.

These storms brought dangerous winds, dust, and torrential rain, causing widespread damage and at least 12 fatalities. The most intense storm on May 25 recorded wind speeds of 82 km/h at Delhi's Safdarjung station.

According to Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), "Western disturbances have been more frequent in May than in previous years."

The deadly impact included collapsing trees, falling walls, and toppled electric poles, which contributed to the loss of life and infrastructure damage.

Official records confirm that at least 12 people lost their lives during these storms, highlighting the severity of the weather events in the region.

This unprecedented weather pattern underscores the increasing volatility of the monsoon season and the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness in the Delhi-NCR area.

"The storm that struck on May 25 was the strongest so far this month," emphasizing the escalating intensity of these weather disturbances.

The combination of frequent western disturbances and cyclonic activity has created a challenging environment for residents and authorities alike, as they cope with the consequences of this record-breaking wet month.

Delhi-NCR faced its wettest May on record in 2025, with severe storms driven by frequent western disturbances causing at least 12 deaths. Winds reached 82 km/h, damaging infrastructure and toppling trees and poles, according to meteorological and official sources.