Monsoon Deluge: Tamhini Ghat Records 168 mm Rainfall; Pune City Sees Lesser Showers
Unveil the Beauty of Tamhini Ghat: A Monsoon Gem Between Pune and Mulshi
Chetna Raja
In the past 24 hours, the Pune region has experienced substantial variations in rainfall, with some areas receiving particularly heavy downpours, while others very little. The Tamhini Ghat in Mulshi tehsil reported a staggering 168 mm of rainfall, the highest in the region. Similarly, Lonavla, a well-known hill station, recorded 142 mm of rain, underscoring the intense precipitation in the ghat areas.
Other areas in the Pune region also saw notable rainfall, including Nimgiri with 42 mm, Talegaon with 19.5 mm, and Malin with 18.5 mm. Khed recorded 12 mm, while Dapodi received 11.5 mm. In contrast, Pune city and Pimpri Chinchwad saw relatively lesser rainfall. The IMD weather station in Chinchwad recorded 8 mm of rain. Other parts of the city experienced lower amounts, such as Pashan with 6.3 mm, Shivajinagar and Lavale with 4 mm each, and Magarpatta with 0.9 mm.
The IMD forecasts continued heavy to very heavy rainfall in the ghat sections and light to moderate rain in the city until July 26. According to SD Sanap a scientist from the IMD’s weather forecast division, the recent weather patterns are influenced by a depression over the Bay of Bengal. This system has brought significant rainfall to Central India and Vidarbha, with increased moisture incursion leading to heavy showers in the ghat regions.
A well-marked pressure area over interior parts of Orissa and adjacent Chhattisgarh, moving northwestward, has intensified the monsoon winds and contributed to the increased rainfall. While Marathwada and some districts of Western Maharashtra have received lighter rainfall, with Dharashiv and Aurangabad reporting 4 mm and 6 mm, respectively, Nagpur in Vidarbha saw 23 mm. Other stations recorded minimal rainfall, with Baramati at 0.8 mm and Daund at 0.5 mm.
Despite the varied intensity of rain, the catchment areas for the Pavana, Mulshi, and Temghar dams—essential for water supply to Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad—have received steady rainfall, beneficial for replenishing reservoirs. Agriculture officials noted that the light to moderate rains are advantageous for kharif crops, with increased sowing activities observed across the state. Paddy plantations have commenced in the ghat sections and the Konkan region over the past two weeks.
Overall, the ongoing rainfall has had a positive impact on agricultural activities and water levels in key reservoirs, with the IMD’s forecast indicating continued precipitation in the coming days.
