Pune Under Yellow Alert for Unseasonal Rainfall Until April 22
IMD issues yellow alert for Pune till April 22
Hindustan Times
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Pune, Maharashtra, indicating the likelihood of light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds until April 22. This warning follows a week of rising temperatures and is attributed to active weather systems across the region.
- 01Pune is under a yellow alert until April 22 due to expected unseasonal rainfall.
- 02The alert indicates possible thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30–40 km/h.
- 03No significant change in maximum temperatures is expected on April 19, but a gradual drop of 2–3°C is forecasted from April 20 to 24.
- 04Civic activists are urging better preparedness and coordination to handle weather-related incidents.
- 05Similar weather patterns are expected in Konkan and Goa on April 20 and 21.
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Pune, Maharashtra, is facing a yellow alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) until April 22 due to the forecast of unseasonal rainfall. This alert, the second of its kind this month, suggests light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 km/h. The IMD's forecast indicates that multiple weather systems, including a western disturbance over Rajasthan and an anti-cyclonic circulation over Maharashtra, are contributing to this weather pattern. While no significant change in maximum temperatures is expected on April 19, a gradual decrease of 2–3°C is anticipated between April 20 and 24. Following unusually heavy rainfall in the first week of April, civic activists are calling for improved preparedness and coordination among departments to mitigate weather-related risks.
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Residents of Pune should prepare for potential weather disruptions, including thunderstorms and rainfall, which could affect daily activities and safety.
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