Pune Records Temperature Dip; IMD Forecasts Rain, Thunderstorms Statewide
Pune, 5th May 2025: A noticeable drop in temperatures was recorded across several parts of Maharashtra on Sunday, offering temporary relief from the intense summer heat. Pune, in particular, saw its maximum temperature slip below the 40°C mark at key weather stations in Pashan, Lohegaon, and Shivajinagar.
Pashan registered a sharp decline of 3.3°C, while Lohegaon, which had recently touched 43°C, saw a 1.5°C drop. Shivajinagar also cooled slightly, with temperatures falling by 1.3°C. On Sunday, maximum temperatures stood at 37.3°C in Pashan, 39.8°C in Lohegaon, and 36.9°C in Shivajinagar—each showing a decline from Saturday’s highs.
Dr. S.D. Sanap, a scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Pune, explained the reason behind the cooler weather. “The combination of a trough and an upper air cyclonic circulation is pulling in moisture from surrounding regions. This influx of humidity has helped reduce surface temperatures across the state,” he said.
The IMD has issued a forecast indicating that multiple regions—including Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada—are likely to receive rain through Thursday, May 8. The bulletin mentions that these areas can expect “isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph, with gusts possibly hitting 50 kmph.”
Isolated hailstorms are also anticipated. IMD data shows that Madhya Maharashtra may experience hail on May 6 and 7, while Marathwada could see similar activity on May 7. Pune’s ghat sections have been specifically flagged for possible thunderstorms, lightning, and light to moderate rainfall over the coming days.
Other districts forecasted to receive similar weather include Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ahilyanagar, Nashik, Satara, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, and Beed.
The IMD’s daily weather summary attributes these changes to “an upper air cyclonic circulation present over northern Marathwada and adjoining areas,” and the influence of “a north-south trough extending from central Uttar Pradesh to Tamil Nadu, cutting across Madhya Pradesh and interior Karnataka at approximately 0.9 km above mean sea level.”
Just a few days earlier, several districts were sweltering under extreme heat. On Friday, Akola recorded a blistering 44.9°C, the highest in the state. On Saturday, the temperature there remained dangerously high at 44.3°C before dropping to 41.6°C on Sunday, as per IMD records.
With more rain and gusty winds expected over the next few days, authorities have advised residents to stay alert, particularly in regions prone to thunderstorms and hail.
