Steady Showers in Pune
Pune city and its surrounding areas experienced intermittent rain from Saturday night through Sunday. Heavy downpours, accompanied by lightning and thunder, lashed several parts of Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. Chinchwad recorded the highest rainfall at 69mm between Saturday morning and Sunday evening. Other localities reported lighter amounts: Shivajinagar (13.8mm), Talegaon (15mm), Hadapsar (13.5mm), and Magarpatta (10mm). Many other areas saw only light showers.The rains have positively impacted Pune’s water reservoirs. Varasgaon received 21mm of rain, Panshet 20mm, and Temghar 3mm. Combined storage in the four key dams currently stands at 29.09 TMC, nearly 100% of their total capacity.
Mumbai: Red Alert and Weather Forecast
In Mumbai, the IMD issued a red alert on Monday morning after heavy overnight rains. Mumbai, along with Thane and Raigad, faced intense downpours lasting three hours, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph.Mumbai is expected to see continued rainfall throughout the week, with temperatures dropping to around 24.5°C. Showers will persist on Tuesday, though slightly lighter, followed by scattered rains on Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday and Friday currently appear most favorable for outdoor activities, but authorities advise residents to remain cautious as rain may reduce visibility and disrupt travel plans.
