The city of Solapur is situated in the region of South Madhya Maharashtra in the state of Maharashtra. The city is known for high temperatures which usually settle at 40°C or beyond. The city mostly remains dry in the pre-Monsoon season and thus is not known for widespread rain and thundershower activity.
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The monthly average rainfall of Solapur for the month of May stands at 33.4 mm. However, the fluctuation in rainfall figures is quite a lot. In May 2010, the city recorded mere 2.1 mm of rains only. Meanwhile, in 2015, 63.5 mm of rain was witnessed during the month.
However, this year, Solapur stands chance to break the 10-year rainfall record for the month of May. In fact, it has already broken the 24-hour rainfall record for the month of May during the past 24 hours. The city recorded 55 mm of rain in the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Wednesday. The earlier 10-year old record for highest rainfall in 24 hours for May was 54.6 mm.
As per Skymet Weather, these rains can be attributed to the wind discontinuity which is prevailing over the region and the influx of moist southwesterly winds from the Arabian Sea. Rain and thundershower activity is in the forecast over the city of Solapur for another three days. Thus, the city also stands a chance to break the 10-year rainfall record of 63.5 mm for the month of May this year.
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