Pune: The India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) on Tuesday issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city on Wednesday. Besides, a red alert has been issued for extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas in Pune district on Wednesday. According to IMD data, several areas in Pune recorded substantial rainfall between 8.
30am and 5.30pm on Tuesday. Wadgaon Sheri topped with 37.
5mm rainfall, followed by Hadapsar (28.5mm) and Shivajinagar (19.2mm), Koregaon Park (19mm), Lavale (17.
5mm) and Magarpatta (12mm). "The current spell of rainfall is attributed to a low-pressure area that has formed over the westcentral Bay of Bengal and adjoining northwest off the north Andhra-south Odisha coasts. This system, coupled with a shear zone running roughly along 16°N over North Peninsular India, has led to increased moisture incursion into the state," an IMD official said.
The IMD has forecast an yellow alert for Pune on Thursday, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected. Citizens are advised to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions, especially in the flood-prone areas. "We are monitoring the rainfall and low-pressure system closely.
Residents should stay updated with the latest forecasts and warnings," the official said. As per the district forecast, Pune is likely to experience extremely heavy rainfall and thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds at isolated places on Wednesday. The intensity is expected to remain high on Thursday and Friday too, with heavy.
