Pune Rain Update: Heavy Downpour Causes Chaos for Pune Residents on a Holiday
Pune: After taking a brief break over the past few days, the monsoon returned with full force in Pune from Saturday evening. The rain, which started unexpectedly around 5 PM, was accompanied by strong winds, catching many by surprise, especially those out shopping during their holiday. The intensity of the rain led to waterlogging on several roads, causing significant traffic congestion across the city.
Heavy rainfall was reported in central areas of Pune as well as in Katraj, Sinhagad Road, Dhayari, Karvenagar, Kothrud, and Hadapsar. The sudden downpour disrupted the daily life of citizens, particularly those caught outside during their weekend activities.
The weather department has predicted heavy to moderate rainfall across various parts of the state for the next three days. A yellow alert has been issued for parts of Vidarbha including Buldhana, Akola, Amravati, Yavatmal, Washim, Wardha, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Bhandara, and Gondia districts on Sunday, August 18. Similarly, a yellow alert has been issued for Marathwada districts such as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Parbhani, and Hingoli, as well as in Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Solapur, Ahmednagar, and Nashik districts of central Maharashtra.
In Pune, after a day of sweltering heat on Saturday, the sky suddenly clouded over by evening, followed by heavy showers that disrupted daily life. The meteorological department has issued a yellow alert for the next two to three days, with an orange alert for August 21.
The rain, which began in the evening, continued late into the night, leading to waterlogging in many areas. The sudden downpour left many two-wheeler riders stranded on the roads, with several streets turning into streams, resulting in severe traffic jams across the city.
