India, May 22 -- The city has officially recorded its wettest May since 2015, with 116.8 mm of cumulative rainfall measured between May 1 and 21, as per data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The previous record was 112.7 mm, set in May 2015.

This year, the city has already experienced eight rainy days so far in May, the highest since 2015. However, this year's total rainfall has far exceeded 2021's figure of 88.8 mm, highlighting the unusual intensity of pre-monsoon showers. As per IMD, NDA area on Wednesday evening recorded 103 mm rainfall, while heavy rainfall activities were also reported in Chinchwad and Kondhwa areas.

After a warm beginning at 40 degrees Celsius temperature, the city started experiencing a dra...