Pune Sees Light to Moderate Rainfall; Tree Fall Incidents Reported Across City
Pune, 4th April 2025: Several parts of Pune district experienced light to moderate rainfall over the last 24 hours, bringing temporary relief from the rising summer temperatures. According to data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday morning, Pashan recorded 21.3 mm of rainfall while Lavale recorded 17 mm.
The unseasonal rain, accompanied by overcast skies, was reported across the city and surrounding areas. Notable rainfall figures include NDA (13.5 mm), Narayangaon (8.5 mm), Wadgaonsheri (7.5 mm), Shivajinagar (7.5 mm), Haveli (7 mm), and Chinchwad (7 mm).
Other areas that received rainfall were Rajgurunagar (6.5 mm), Koregaon Park (5 mm), Dhamdhere (5 mm), Purandar (1.5 mm), Bhor (1.5 mm), and Hadapsar (1 mm). Lighter rainfall was recorded in Nimgiri, Daund, Indapur (1 mm each), and Dapodi and Lavasa (0.5 mm each).
While the rain offered a refreshing change for residents and improved soil moisture for farmers, it also led to multiple tree fall incidents across the city, especially in eastern Pune.
Tree Fall Incidents Reported by Fire Brigade on April 3:
4:53 PM – Aundh: Tree fell on Medipoint Hospital Road
5:13 PM – Bavdhan (Shinde Nagar): Tree fell on an electric DP
5:26 PM – Hadapsar: Tree fell near Ramtekdi Bus Stop
5:38 PM – Hadapsar: Tree blocked road at Magarpatta Chowk
5:41 PM – Market Yard: Tree fell near Sandesh Society
5:44 PM – Hadapsar: Tree fell behind Kirloskar Company
6:19 PM – Hadapsar: Tree blocked road near Hyundai showroom
6:26 PM – Warje: Tree fell in front of a church near Warje Fire Station
6:28 PM – Baner (Ambedkar Nagar): Tree fell on a four-wheeler
6:44 PM – Kumthekar Road: Tree fell on a four-wheeler near Aware Hotel
6:55 PM – Hadapsar (Ramtekdi): Tree fell on a four-wheeler near SRPF Group 1
In a separate incident late Thursday night, strong winds dislodged a 20×30 ft tin-roof iron frame from the terrace of a house in Vaiduwadi, Hadapsar. The loose metal structure was left dangerously hanging over a neighbouring tin-shed home. Fire brigade officials responded promptly and safely removed the roof section. No injuries were reported.
While the showers didn’t cause large-scale disruption, minor traffic delays were reported in areas like Shivajinagar due to slippery roads.
The unseasonal rain has temporarily cooled temperatures in the city and provided much-needed moisture to farmlands.
