Pune: The intense rainfall that lashed Pune and surrounding areas over the weekend saw a dramatic reduction on Monday, with a further decline expected in the coming days, according to the India Meteorological Department ( IMD ). Data from various weather stations revealed on Monday that the weather patterns are changing. While Lonavala recorded a staggering 181mm rain till Sunday evening, it received only 16mm by Monday evening — a reduction of over 90%.
Similar trends were observed in other locations, with Shirvata’s rainfall dropping from 105mm to 8mm during this period, and Walwhan seeing a decrease from 157mm to 20mm, IMD data on Ghat rainfall showed. The Pune city itself experienced a significant downturn in precipitation. On Sunday, areas like Shivajinagar recorded 37mm rain till 5.
30 pm, while by Monday evening, it had received a mere 0.3 mm. Other parts of the city showed similar reductions, with Pashan’s rainfall declining from 34.
1mm to 0.4mm. Dr.
Medha Khole, head of the weather forecasting division at IMD Pune, explained the meteorological factors behind this change. "The intense rainfall spell was associated with a depression that moved from the Bay of Bengal to Rajasthan recently," she said. "As this system weakens and the monsoon trough shifts northward, we expect reduced rainfall over central India, including Maharashtra.
" While an orange alert was issued for the Ghat sections of Pune district for Monday, indicating heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places, the IMD expects rains to reduce further in the next three days. "After Monday, the intensity will decrease considerably," Khole added. The IMD forecasts only heavy rain at isolated places in the Pune Ghat sections for the next three days, with a further reduction expected thereafter.
Pune city may receive a few spells of light to moderate rainfall in the next three days, followed by light rain. We also published the following articles recently Delhi schools closed on Thursday due to heavy rainfall; IMD warns of continued heavy rains till August 5 Delhi education minister Atishi announced that all schools in Delhi, both government and private, would remain closed on Thursday due to heavy rainfall causing waterlogging and disruptions. The India Meteorological Department warned of continued rain and intense spells.
Airlines have advised passengers to check flight status. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena urged officials to address waterlogging issues. India to record above-normal rainfall in August and September: IMD The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted above-average rainfall for August and September, with possible La Nina conditions.
India surpassed normal rainfall levels since June due to a wetter July. Normal to above-normal rainfall is expected in most regions, except parts of the northeast, Ladakh, Saurashtra, Kutch, central, and peninsular India, which may see below-normal rainfall. Chennai rain: This area on the outskirts has received 9cm of rainfall Chennai experienced a return of thunderstorms on Sunday night after several dry days, with intense rainfall continuing into Monday morning.
Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam areas recorded 5cm of rainfall, while Ennore received 9cm. The rain caused a drop in night temperatures..
