Pune Weather: According to the IMD, Pune is expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall in isolated ghat areas, while the plains are likely to receive moderate rain on July 26. The heavy downpour is attributed to a persistent cyclonic circulation over Gangetic West Bengal and adjacent Bangladesh, combined with strong westerly winds along the west coast.
Pune Weather Impact of Heavy Rains
The heavy rains in Pune have already claimed the lives of at least four people. Two individuals were feared trapped under debris from a landslide in Lavasa, while two others were reported missing and feared drowned in Katraj and Narayan Peth.
Pune Weather Alerts and Precautionary Measures
The IMD has issued a red alert for Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Pune’s ghat areas, indicating the possibility of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. An orange alert has been issued for Satara, Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Sindhudurg, and Pune’s plains, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall. In response to the heavy rainfall, authorities have taken several precautionary measures:
- Schools in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune City, and several talukas will be closed on July 26.
- The Mulshi dam is at full capacity, and 640 cusecs of water are being released into the Indrayani river basin from the dam’s spillway.
- Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has announced the deployment of Army and NDRF teams in affected areas like Ekta Nagar on Sinhagad Road as a precautionary measure.
Pune Weather: Conclusion
The heavy rains in Pune have highlighted the need for preparedness and proactive measures to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events. The authorities are working to ensure the safety of the residents and minimize the damage caused by the heavy downpour.
