Pune Experiences Record Rainfall, Resulting in Fatalities and Disruptions
Pune records wettest April day in 130 years
Hindustan Times
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Pune, Maharashtra, India, recorded its highest-ever single-day rainfall for April, with 65 mm falling on April 3, 2023. The unseasonal downpour caused significant disruptions, including a fatal incident where a woman was killed by a falling tree and multiple injuries were reported. Emergency services faced overwhelming demands due to the storm's impact.
- 01Pune experienced 65 mm of rainfall, the highest for April in 130 years.
- 02The storm resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to two others.
- 03Emergency services responded to over 80 incidents of tree falls.
- 04Areas like Khadakwasla recorded over 100 mm of rainfall within an hour.
- 05A yellow alert has been issued for continued rainfall and thunderstorms.
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On April 3, 2023, Pune, Maharashtra, India, recorded a historic rainfall of 65 mm, marking the wettest April day in 130 years. The intense downpour, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, led to significant disruption across the city. Tragically, Ranjana Navnath Giri lost her life when a tree fell on Sinhagad road, and two others were injured, requiring hospitalization. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted that the previous record for April was 51.1 mm, set in 1896. The storm caused widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and emergency services were inundated with over 80 calls related to fallen trees. Some neighborhoods experienced 'cloudburst-like' conditions, with Khadakwasla receiving 104.2 mm and Sinhagad road 100.2 mm of rain within an hour. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for April 3, forecasting continued light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms, although the intensity is expected to decrease from April 4.
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The unprecedented rainfall has disrupted daily life in Pune, leading to traffic issues and emergency responses.
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