Delhi witnessed a significant drop in temperature as the mercury dipped to 19.6 degrees Celsius on the morning of May 1. This is the lowest temperature recorded for the month of May in Delhi since 2003. The lowest temperature ever recorded in May in Delhi, however, was 15.2 degrees Celsius on May 2, 1969.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted a significant drop in temperature due to a western disturbance over the northwest region of the country. This resulted in a drop in temperature by almost 5 degrees Celsius from April 30's minimum temperature of 25.8 degrees Celsius.

The highest temperature recorded in Delhi in May was 47.2 degrees Celsius on May 29, 1944. The national capital in May 2008 received a total rainfall of 165 mm. Additionally, on May 2, 2022, it received the heaviest rainfall in 24 hours of 60mm.

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The IMD has also forecast thunderstorms across India to continue till May 3, after which they are expected to reduce. The wet spell over the entire country is likely to subside by May 5, according to the weather agency.

This drop in temperature has brought some relief to the citizens of Delhi who have been grappling with scorching heat for the past few weeks. However, it has also led to concerns about the impact of weather fluctuations on crops and agriculture in the region.

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Meanwhile, in Uttarakhand, continuous snowfall has been reported at the Kedarnath Dham since Monday morning. The Uttarakhand Police has advised visitors and residents to please be careful in view of the weather and start their journeys according to the weather forecast.

Dial 112 for emergency assistance, the police said.