Pune Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Expected Over the Next Four Days
Pune Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Expected Over the Next Four Days
Pune Weather Updates: After a brief respite from rainfall at the end of July, Pune is bracing for a resurgence of heavy rain. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert, forecasting intense rainfall for the region.
Last week, Pune experienced severe rainfall, leading to waterlogging in low-lying areas and flooding in residential complexes around Sinhagad. According to the latest update, Pune will see a significant increase in rainfall over the coming days. The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain across the state for the next 4 to 5 days.
Pune Specific Alerts:
- Heavy Rain Forecast: Pune is expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall in the coming hours, with significant rain anticipated from tomorrow. Waterlogging is likely in many low-lying areas, and residents are advised to avoid travel in the ghat regions of Pune district.
- Sinhagad Fort Closure: Sinhagad Fort will be closed to tourists for one week due to landslides on the access road. The road-clearing operations are expected to continue for a week, prompting the closure for visitor safety.
Key Points:
- July Rainfall Statistics: Maharashtra saw 138% more rainfall than average in July, while Pune experienced 38% above-average precipitation. Most reservoirs in the state are 90% full.
- Upcoming Weather: Heavy rain is expected statewide, with the Konkan region likely to see very heavy rainfall over the next 2 to 3 days. Pune is also forecasted to experience substantial rainfall during this period.
- Regional Rainfall Overviews:
- Konkan: 41% above average
- Central Maharashtra: 45% above average
- Marathwada: 27% above average
- Vidarbha: 36% above average
Alert Details from July 31 to August 3:
- Orange Alert:
- Thane (August 3)
- Raigad (August 1 to 3)
- Ratnagiri (August 1 to 3)
- Sindhudurg (August 2 and 3)
- Pune (August 1 to 3)
- Kolhapur (August 1 to 3)
- Satara (August 1 to 3)
- Chandrapur (August 2)
- Gadchiroli (August 2)
- Gondia (August 2)
- Nashik (August 3)
- Yellow Alert:
- Thane (July 31 and August 1 to 2)
- Mumbai (August 1 to 3)
- Sindhudurg (August 1)
- Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon (August 3)
- Nashik (August 2)
- Pune (July 31)
- Kolhapur (August 3)
- Satara (July 31)
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (August 3)
- Jalna (August 2 and 3)
- Parbhani (August 3)
- Hingoli (August 2 and 3)
- Nanded (August 2 and 3)
- Latur (August 3)
- Akola (July 31 and August 1 to 3)
Stay tuned for further updates and remain cautious as heavy rains are set to impact the region significantly.
