Pune Likely To Get Rain Relief This Week; IMD Forecasts Thunderstorms And Drop In Temperatures
· Free Press Journal
Pune: After days of intense heat, Pune is likely to get some relief this week as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a gradual drop in temperatures along with chances of rain and thunderstorms in parts of the city between May 22 and 24.
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According to IMD scientist Dr Sudeep Kumar, stronger westerly winds are expected to bring moisture into the region, which will help bring down temperatures slightly from May 19 onwards. Afternoon cloud cover and evening weather activity are also likely in the coming days.
Just last week, Pune was facing severe heat conditions. Shivajinagar had recorded a maximum temperature of 41.4 degrees Celsius on May 11, making it the hottest May day in the city since 2015. The city also experienced unusually warm nights, with Shivajinagar recording a minimum temperature of 27.4 degrees Celsius a few days later.
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Some areas still remained warm during the day. Shivajinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 40 degrees Celsius on Sunday, while Lohegaon touched 41.8 degrees Celsius. Pashan also remained unusually hot at 40.3 degrees Celsius.
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The weather department has also forecast thunderstorms, lightning and squalls in parts of Madhya Maharashtra over the next few days. Pune is expected to witness cloudy skies during afternoons and evenings, with chances of thundershowers bringing much-needed relief from the ongoing summer heat.