Pune Records Heavy Rainfall; IMD Forecasts Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds for Coming Days
Pune, 19th May 2025: Several parts of Pune received significant rainfall on Monday, with Lohgaon recording the highest at 39.8 mm by 9:45 PM, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The showers brought much-needed relief from the scorching heat, though residents are being advised to brace for more wet and windy days ahead.
“Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph are likely to continue across the region over the next several days,” the IMD said in its latest bulletin. It also warned of heavy rain on May 20, with light to moderate rainfall expected from May 21 to May 25 during the afternoon and evening hours.
Here’s a breakdown of rainfall recorded till 9:45 PM on 19 May across Pune district:
- Lohgaon: 39.8 mm
- Malin: 31.0 mm
- Haveli: 16.5 mm
- Baramati: 14.5 mm
- Lavasa: 13.5 mm
- Lavale: 13.0 mm
- Hadapsar: 12.5 mm
- Wadgaonsheri: 11.0 mm
- Purandar: 6.5 mm
- Ballalwadi: 5.5 mm
- Girivan: 5.0 mm
- Narayangaon: 4.5 mm
- Dhamdhere / Talegaon / Rajgurunagar: 4.0 mm each
- Nimgiri / NDA / Lonavala: 2.0 mm each
- Bhor / Dudulgaon: 1.0 mm each
- Daund: 0.5 mm
Weather Forecast: 20–25 May 2025 (As per IMD)
- 20 May: Generally cloudy skies. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30–40 kmph). Heavy rain very likely.
- 21–25 May: Cloudy afternoons and evenings with thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds (30–40 kmph), and light to moderate rainfall expected daily.
The IMD has advised citizens to stay alert during stormy conditions and avoid outdoor activities during intense rainfall or lightning events. Commuters are urged to plan travel accordingly due to possible disruptions caused by weather conditions.
