Pune Witnesses Record-Breaking Summer Rainfall; Maharashtra Reports Unusually High Pre-Monsoon Showers
Pune district has recorded an extraordinary spell of rainfall this summer, with a staggering 1,419% above normal rainfall from March 1 to May 27, 2025. The state of Maharashtra also reports unusually high pre-monsoon showers, marking a significant shift in weather patterns.
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The figures are even more dramatic for May alone. From May 1 to May 27, Pune district experienced 245 mm of actual rainfall, against the normal average of 10.3 mm, marking a massive 2,279% departure from the usual. This makes it the wettest pre-monsoon May.
Weather experts attribute this unusual pattern to sudden atmospheric changes in early May. While the first week of the month saw intense heat, increased humidity in subsequent days led to frequent cloud formation and rain showers. Several areas in Pune also reported thunderstorms and heavy rains, a rare occurrence for this time of the year.
The IMD has forecast continued rainfall in the coming days, with moderate to heavy showers likely for the next 48 hours, followed by light to moderate rain thereafter.
This unseasonal weather is not limited to Pune alone. Cumulative data for the entire state of Maharashtra from March 1 to May 27 shows that the state received 150.2 mm of actual rainfall, against the normal 22.2 mm, resulting in a 577% excess. For May alone, the state recorded 135.2 mm of actual rainfall, which is 1,200% above normal, highlighting a significant shift in pre-monsoon weather patterns across Maharashtra.
Meteorologists are closely monitoring these developments, as such anomalies may have both short-term and long-term implications for agriculture, water management, and urban infrastructure. The unseasonal rainfall has the potential to affect crop planting schedules, water reservoir levels, and urban flood management systems, requiring proactive measures from local authorities and the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the percentage of rainfall increase in Pune compared to the normal average for the summer of 2025?
Pune district has recorded a staggering 1,419% increase in rainfall from March 1 to May 27, 2025, compared to the normal average.
How much rainfall did Pune receive in May 2025 compared to the normal average?
From May 1 to May 27, 2025, Pune district experienced 245 mm of actual rainfall, which is 2,279% above the normal average of 10.3 mm.
What factors contributed to the unusual rainfall in Pune?
The unusual rainfall in Pune is attributed to sudden atmospheric changes, including intense heat in the first week of May followed by increased humidity, leading to frequent cloud formation and rain showers.
What is the forecast for rainfall in the coming days in Pune?
The IMD has forecast moderate to heavy showers for the next 48 hours, followed by light to moderate rain thereafter.
What are the potential implications of the unseasonal rainfall for Maharashtra?
The unseasonal rainfall may have both short-term and long-term implications for agriculture, water management, and urban infrastructure, requiring proactive measures from local authorities and the community.
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