Pune Weather Report: City Records Season’s Highest Temperature at 39°C, IMD Issues Yellow Alert
Pune Weather Report: City Records Season’s Highest Temperature at 39°C, IMD Issues Yellow Alert
Pune experienced its hottest day of the season on Sunday, March 30, as temperatures soared to 39°C in Shivajinagar, marking a significant rise above normal levels. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city recorded both its highest daytime and nighttime temperatures this season.
Rising Temperatures Across Pune
Apart from Shivajinagar, eastern Pune also witnessed unusually high temperatures. Magarpatta recorded 37.6°C, Wadgaonsheri touched 38°C, and Lohegaon reported 40.4°C—exceeding the normal temperature by 3.2°C. Meanwhile, Maharashtra’s highest temperature was logged in Chandrapur at 42.4°C.
Pune has been experiencing an early onset of summer this year, with January and February already recording temperatures 1.2°C and 2.2°C above normal, respectively. By March 30, the average temperature stood at 37.5°C, which is 2°C above the seasonal norm.
IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Pune
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Pune on April 1 and 2, predicting cloudy weather with light rainfall, thunder, and lightning. Other districts in Konkan, Marathwada, and northern Maharashtra are also under alert.
IMD Pune’s senior meteorologist, SD Sanap, stated, “A trough and wind confluence over central and adjoining parts of Maharashtra at the lower tropospheric level is influencing the weather. As a result, several parts of Maharashtra, including Pune, are likely to receive rainfall.”
Former IMD Pune weather and forecasting head Anupam Kashyapi added, “The combination of high temperatures and moisture incursion is creating atmospheric instability, leading to the possible formation of cumulonimbus clouds in the afternoon.”
With temperatures continuing to rise, residents are advised to take precautions against heat-related health issues and stay updated on weather advisories.
