IMD Issues Red Alert for Pune; Extremely Heavy Rain Likely in Next Three Hours
Pune, 4th July 2026: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for Pune district, warning of extremely heavy rainfall over the next three hours.
According to an alert shared through the Sachet mobile application, citizens have been advised to remain vigilant as intense rainfall is expected to affect various parts of the district. The warning has also been circulated by the Maharashtra Government.
Authorities have urged residents to follow all advisories and instructions issued by local government agencies and disaster management authorities. People are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from waterlogged areas, overflowing streams and rivers, and exercise caution while commuting during the period of heavy rainfall.
The administration has appealed to citizens to stay updated through official weather bulletins and emergency alerts and to cooperate with authorities to ensure public safety.
The alert was issued through the Sachet app, the Government of India’s official disaster warning platform, based on information provided by the India Meteorological Department.
