Pune: Over the past 24 hours, Pune district witnessed persistent rainfall, with hill stations bearing the brunt. Kurvande in Lonavala topped the chart, receiving a substantial 162 mm of rain by 9 AM on Tuesday, according to official reports.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts continued heavy rainfall in the ghat sections, even as Pune city and its surrounding plains are expected to experience lighter showers. This rainfall aligns with IMD’s earlier forecast of increased monsoon activity across the western highlands of Pune district.
Rainfall Summary Across Pune District (in mm):
Kurvande (Lonavala) – 162.0
Girivan – 105.0
Bhor – 90.0
Talegaon – 45.5
Shivajinagar – 18.1
Lohgaon – 9.0
Hadapsar – 7.5
Magarpatta – 7.0
Baramati – 0.6
The IMD anticipates continued moderate to heavy rainfall in the ghats, while Pune city can expect light rain and mostly cloudy skies up to June 29. Authorities have urged commuters and residents to exercise caution, especially when traveling through hilly terrain, as waterlogging and reduced visibility could pose hazards in the coming days.
