Extreme weather in May: Heat wave in India, torrential rain in China and drought in North Korea

High temperatures, droughts and floods have become so commonplace due to climate change that they are often overlooked in the news. In Climate.Table, you’ll find a monthly selection of extreme weather events from around the world.

02. June 2026
Summer In India People hold umbrellas while walking on the street during a hot summer day in Kolkata, India, on May 31, 2026. Kolkata West Bengal India
People walk through Kolkata with umbrellas at the end of May. (IMAGO / NurPhoto)

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Last updated: 02. June 2026