Pune weather news: IMD issues orange alert as unseasonal rains bring temperatures down
light to moderate rainfall are likely to occur in the region on May 15. ALSO READ: Bengaluru rain: IMD issues yellow alert for heavy showers, thunderstorms; Check next week's weather forecast here Unseasonal rains brought much-needed respite from the scorching heat to Pune city and the surrounding areas on Friday afternoon. Lohegaon area in the city recorded the highest rainfall of 58 mm, while Wadgaonsherri and Shivajinagar recorded 37.5 mm and 28 mm of rain, respectively, till 5.30 pm, the IMD was quoted by PTI as saying.
At least 29 incidents of tree fall due to the strong winds were recorded between 3.30 pm and 7 pm, the fire brigade said. "A tree caught fire after a lightning strike in Hadapsar area. Showers were also likely on Saturday," the IMD release said.
Besides Pune, an orange alert was also issued in other parts of Maharashtra – Nashik, Ahmednagar and Satara – on Saturday, May 10. Meanwhile, Mumbai is likely to witness a dry weather on Saturday. The financial capital may experience light rainfall in the next two days.
ALSO READ: Weather forecast today: IMD predicts showers in Delhi; hailstorm alert in 2 states, heatwave in Rajasthan to abate Hailstorm activity is very likely to occur over Madhya Maharashtra during May 11 and 13. Madhya Maharashtra constitutes Pune city, Chinchwad, Ambegaon and Ghodegaon. The IMD forecast said, "Light to moderate rain or thundershowers very likely to occur at a few places in districts of North Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada and at isolated places in the districts of South Madhya Maharashtra and Konkan Goa .Milestone Alert!
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