Light Rain in Pune Affects Diwali Shopping; IMD Predicts Intermittent Rain Over Next Week

Pune, 15th October 2025: Light rain was recorded in Shivajinagar and some other parts of Pune city and district this evening, disrupting Diwali shopping for many residents. Shoppers reported having to cut short their visits to markets due to the drizzle.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast for the coming days:
16 October: Mainly clear skies, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon or evening. Thunderstorms with lightning and very light rain are very likely.
17 October: Mainly clear skies, turning partly cloudy towards afternoon or evening.
18 October: Mainly clear skies, partly cloudy in the afternoon or evening.
19 October: Partly cloudy skies; very light rain likely.
20 October: Partly cloudy skies; very light rain likely.
21 October: Partly cloudy skies; very light rain likely.