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  Under a Canopy of Clouds: Barcelona's Weather Story on This Fifteenth of May Barcelona, a city renowned for its vibrant energy and sun-drenched plazas, awoke this morning to a different kind of sky. The usual brilliant blue, the kind that makes the Mediterranean sparkle and casts sharp, defined shadows across Gaudí's masterpieces, was absent. In its place was a soft, diffused light filtering through a blanket of grey. The weather forecast for this fifteenth day of May had predicted it: a cloudy day, a gentle deviation from the typically sunny disposition of mid-May in Catalonia. This is the opening chapter of today’s weather story, a narrative woven with subtle shifts in temperature , the constant presence of the wind, and the unique atmosphere created by a veiled sky. As the city began to stir, the early morning air held a distinct freshness, a cool crispness that encouraged quick steps for those heading to work or enjoying a pre-dawn jog along the beach. The initial temp...

 New Delhi, the vibrant heart of India, a city of sprawling avenues, historical layers, and relentless energy, awakens this Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, under the undeniable dominion of the late spring sun and the heat it brings. This is not a day for gentle breezes or cool comforts; today's weather story is written in rising temperatures and the shimmering air that characterizes the build-up to the monsoon season. The day began early, as it must in a city of millions. Even before the sun crested the horizon at 5:31 AM, the air held the warmth of the previous day, the mercury already sitting in the upper 70s Fahrenheit (around 26-28°C). There was a mildness, perhaps even a relative coolness compared to what was coming, but it was a far cry from crisp. The sky was largely clear, a pale canvas waiting for the sun's intense brushstrokes. A light breeze, maybe from the west or northwest, stirred gently, offering minimal relief but moving the air just enough to hint at the dry conditi...