Pune Weather Update: Heavy Rainfall Expected – Red and Orange Alerts Issued For Tomorrow
IMD Weather Forecast: Heavy Rains Predicted Across Multiple Regions in India
Pune Rain Update, 25 July 2024: Residents of Pune, be prepared for heavy rains tomorrow. The Meteorological Department has issued crucial updates for the next 24 hours.
The city and surrounding areas, including Konkan and West Maharashtra, are experiencing significant rainfall. The weather department has issued a red alert for heavy rains in the Ghat regions and an orange alert for eastern areas, including Pune city. Visibility is expected to decrease due to high humidity and continuous rain.
On Wednesday night (24th), heavy rains caused rivers in the district to flood, and most dams are nearing full capacity. Low-lying areas and riverbanks in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad have been submerged.
Heavy rainfall is forecasted to continue for the next two days. On Thursday (25th), from 8:30 AM to 6 PM, Shivajinagar recorded 51.3 mm of rain, Chinchwad saw 68 mm, and Lonavala had 117 mm. Baramati recorded the least rainfall in the district at 15.2 mm. The Ghat regions received more rainfall compared to the eastern parts of the district. The monsoon has become more active across the state.
Winds Adding to the Rain
A cyclonic wind condition over West Bengal and Bangladesh, at a height of 7.6 km above sea level, is contributing to the heavy rains. A low-pressure belt extends from Ganganagar in Rajasthan to Northeast Bay of Bengal, and another from South Gujarat to the North Kerala coast, intensifying the rains over the west coast, including Maharashtra.
Rainfall (mm) recorded till Thursday 6 PM:
- Lonavala: 117 mm
- Lavasa: 104 mm
- Lavale: 74.5 mm
- Chinchwad: 68 mm
- Talegaon: 63 mm
- Pashan: 56.2 mm
- Rajgurunagar: 44.5 mm
- Hadapsar: 33.5 mm
- Daund: 19 mm
- Narayangaon: 18.5 mm
- Baramati: 15.2 mm
Residents are advised to stay informed about the weather updates and take necessary precautions.
