Pune Gets Relief From Heat As Day Temperatures Fall; Pre-Monsoon Activity Begins Pune experienced a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures on Wednesday, marking a shift from the intense heat that had persisted for several days. The cooling trend, attributed to moisture-filled westerly winds originating from the Arabian Sea, brought relief to multiple regions across western and central Maharashtra. Weather officials reported that at least six weather stations in the area recorded temperatures below the normal range, signaling the early onset of pre-monsoon weather activity in the state. The temperature decline was particularly evident in Pune, where the Shivajinagar weather station recorded a maximum of 36.3 degrees Celsius, slightly below the seasonal average. Meanwhile, the Lohegaon observatory logged a maximum of 38.4 degrees Celsius, which, while still higher than the regional average, represented a significant drop from the previous days’ readings. This cooling trend extended to other cities in the region, including Nashik, Satara, Solapur, and Kolhapur, which also reported below-normal maximum temperatures on Wednesday. Meteorologists explained that the incoming westerly winds were responsible for transporting moisture from the Arabian Sea, leading to cloudy conditions, gusty winds, and the possibility of isolated thunderstorms in several parts of the state. S.D. Sanap, a senior meteorologist at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Pune, noted that the city is expected to have mainly clear skies during the day, with cloud cover increasing by the afternoon or evening. He further stated that thunderstorm activity, accompanied by lightning and very light rainfall, is likely to persist until May 26.#pune #nashik #shivajinagar #lohegaon #satara
Unseasonal Rain And Hailstorm In Pune. Weather Office Says "Not Unusual" After weeks of rising temperatures, the city of Pune witnessed sudden unseasonal rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms, bringing both relief and damage. In some parts of the city, hail covered the ground in white, an unusual sight just before the peak summer season. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarified that such weather activity is not entirely uncommon for this time of the year, though it emphasized that the intensity of the event was notable. According to the IMD, several parts of Madhya Maharashtra experienced rain, thunderstorms, and hail on the day in question. IMD scientist Sudeep Kumar stated, “It is not usual, but it is not extremely unusual either. It has happened before.” He added that Shivajinagar in Pune recorded 26.6 mm of rainfall, making it the fourth-highest rainfall recorded in the month of March. Kumar noted that while such intense spells are rare, they are not unprecedented in the region. The rainfall in Shivajinagar, which is 26.6 mm, is significant compared to the average March rainfall in the area. Kumar explained that the highest rainfall recorded in March has been around 44 mm, indicating that while the event was unusual, it falls within the range of historical weather patterns. He further highlighted that this marks the onset of pre-monsoon activity in the region, which is typically observed during seasonal transitions in March. The IMD has warned that similar conditions are likely to persist in the coming days. An orange alert has been issued for parts of Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada for the next three days, indicating the possibility of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.#india_meteorological_department #pune #marathwada #shivajinagar #madhya_maharashtra
