Orange Alert Issued for Pune and Surrounding Districts Amid Forecast of Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds
Pune, 27th May 2025: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Pune district, warning of potential thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate rainfall and strong winds reaching speeds of 40–50 km/h. The alert, issued at 7 am is effective for 3-4 hours and extends to several districts across Maharashtra.
According to the IMD, the weather activity is expected to impact parts of Ahmednagar, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban, Palghar, Parbhani, Pune, Sangli, Satara, and Thane in the next three hours. Citizens in these areas are advised to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary outdoor movement, especially in open spaces or near weak structures.
Rainfall Recorded in Pune District (in mm)
Several areas in Pune district witnessed moderate to heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. Below are the updated rainfall statistics as of May 27:
Pune Rainfall(mm) last 24 hours till 9 am on 27.05.2025
KURVANDE (Lonavala) 81.5
GIRIVAN 69
DHAMDHERE 60
WADGAONSHERI 53.5
PASHAN 52.4
DUDULGAON 52
TALEGAON 50
CHINCHWAD 47
SHIVAJINAGAR 42.1
LAVASA 40.5
NDA 40.5
RAJGURUNAGAR 40
NIMGIRI 30.5
MALIN 29
HAVELI 28.5
BARAMATI 26
NARAYANGOAN 24.5
HADAPSAR 23
DAUND 23
MAGARAPATTA 14.5
BHOR 11.5
DAPODI 9.5
KOREGAON PARK 7.5
PURANDAR 0.5
Safety Advisory
Authorities have urged citizens to:
- Stay indoors during lightning and gusty winds.
- Avoid taking shelter under trees or near electric poles.
- Secure loose outdoor items that may be blown away.
- Keep emergency kits and power backup systems ready.
