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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Monsoon-like rain fury stuns all in Pune; orange and yellow alerts in parts of Maharashtra
Pune: May has brought unusually intense rainfall in parts of Maharashtra, with the city recording significant precipitation that makes it feel more like monsoon. Rainfall figures from 8:30am till 8.30pm on Tuesday showed Chinchwad recorded the highest rainfall at a staggering 80mm, followed by Lavale at 34.2mm and Lohegaon at 33.8mm. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shivajinagar registered 23.6mm of rainfall and Koregaon Park (KP) 5.5mm. The intense showers accompanied by thunder and lightning caused severe waterlogging in multiple areas across the city, further complicating the situation for residents and commuters. An IMD official explained the unusual monsoon-like pattern: "It's due to the setting of westerlies early this year. Global factors such as El Niño Southern Oscillation and Indian Ocean Dipole are favourable for a good monsoon this year. These climate patterns are showing positive indicators that could lead to above-normal rainfall during the actual monsoon season." The official added: "The current thunderstorms are pre-monsoon showers because of moisture incursion from westerlies from the Arabian Sea." As per an India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, conditions are likely to become favourable for monsoon onset over Kerala during the next 4-5 days. The usual date for the onset over Kerala — which marks the beginning of the four-month-long southwest monsoon over the country — is June 1. For the next few days too, parts of Maharashtra are on a yellow and orange alert for rains. Pune city is likely to see moderate rainfall as well as thunder and lightning activity during the next few days. Abhijit Modak, an independent weather forecaster, explained why it feels like the monsoon in May itself. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "This May has been quite unique. A strong Western Disturbance extended unusually far south, reaching into the Arabian Sea. This not only brought rainfall with it but also disrupted the typical quasi-stationary high-pressure system over the north to west-central Arabian Sea. Normally, this high-pressure system drives hot northerly and northwesterly winds from Gujarat and Rajasthan towards Maharashtra. " He said: "However, this pattern was disrupted by the strong Western Disturbance. Additionally, a recent Western Disturbance also drew moisture from the south, and the seasonal line of wind discontinuity further contributed to scattered thunderstorm activity across the region over the past 10 days.". Modak said the southwest monsoon has made an early onset, arriving about a week ahead of schedule over the Indian territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. "This early monsoon onset has intensified the east-west shear zone, contributing to the development of an upper air cyclonic circulation in the Bay of Bengal. All indications suggest a wetter-than-usual May for the region." IMD has issued an orange alert for ghats of Pune, Kolhapur, and Satara districts as well as other parts of Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coming days. Several other districts in Marathwada and Vidarbha have been placed under yellow alert as intensifies across the region.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Thundershowers cool down city further, IMD says relief to continue for now
1 2 3 Pune: Several locations across Pune and its surrounding areas experienced substantial thundershowers on Friday, further cooling the already relieved to data from India Meteorological Department (IMD), Rajgurunagar recorded the highest rainfall at 31.5 mm, followed by Hadapsar (17.5 mm) and Pashan (17 mm). Daund and Shivajinagar also saw significant precipitation at 12 mm and 11.2 mm, locations with rainfall included Koregaon Park (6 mm), Bhor and Kurvande (both at 2.5 mm), Chinchwad (1.5mm) and Magarpatta (1.0mm). Areas such as Wadgaon Sheri, Haveli, Dhamdhere, Narayangaon, Nimgiri and Dudulgaon recorded very light rainfall of 0.5mm maximum temperatures showed significant moderation compared to the blistering heat experienced in April. Lohegaon, which had consistently crossed the 40°C-mark throughout April, recorded a maximum temperature of 36.4°C on Friday. Other areas saw more comfortable readings with Shivajinagar at 32.8°C, Pashan at 33.0°C and Lavale at 32.8° cooling trend is particularly evident in the rise in humidity levels, with Lavale recording 100% relative humidity, Pashan 97% and Magarpatta 91%. This increase in moisture content has contributed to the thundershower activity across the IMD official said, "The latest forecast indicates that Pune residents can look forward to continued relief from summer heat. The seven-day forecast shows a consistent pattern of thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) expected through May 14."Daily maximum temperatures are predicted to remain moderate, with Shivajinagar expected to maintain temperatures around 30-31°C and minimum temperatures hovering between 22°and 24°C. Lohegaon, typically the warmest area in Pune, is expected to see maximum temperatures stabilising around 34-35°C over the coming forecast indicates partly cloudy skies becoming generally cloudy towards afternoon and evening for most days, with thunderstorms and light rain likely. By May 15, the forecast suggests generally cloudy skies with continued likelihood of light Modak, independent weather expert, said: "The recent dip in the Western Disturbance trough in the Arabian Sea has created conditions favorable for a weak Upper Air Circulation to form off the Maharashtra coast. With ample moisture already present, this set-up is likely to sustain scattered thunderstorms across the state."He said: "Low-level wind divergence induced convergence patterns may further enhance thunderstorm activity, particularly over the Sahyadri Ghats sections extending into the Deccan Maharashtra leeward region. This pattern could persist until May 12 or 13."Pune: Several locations across Pune and its surrounding areas experienced substantial thundershowers on Friday, further cooling the already relieved to data from India Meteorological Department (IMD), Rajgurunagar recorded the highest rainfall at 31.5 mm, followed by Hadapsar (17.5 mm) and Pashan (17 mm). Daund and Shivajinagar also saw significant precipitation at 12 mm and 11.2 mm, locations with rainfall included Koregaon Park (6 mm), Bhor and Kurvande (both at 2.5 mm), Chinchwad (1.5mm) and Magarpatta (1.0mm). Areas such as Wadgaon Sheri, Haveli, Dhamdhere, Narayangaon, Nimgiri and Dudulgaon recorded very light rainfall of 0.5mm maximum temperatures showed significant moderation compared to the blistering heat experienced in April. Lohegaon, which had consistently crossed the 40°C-mark throughout April, recorded a maximum temperature of 36.4°C on Friday. Other areas saw more comfortable readings with Shivajinagar at 32.8°C, Pashan at 33.0°C and Lavale at 32.8° cooling trend is particularly evident in the rise in humidity levels, with Lavale recording 100% relative humidity, Pashan 97% and Magarpatta 91%. This increase in moisture content has contributed to the thundershower activity across the IMD official said, "The latest forecast indicates that Pune residents can look forward to continued relief from summer heat. The seven-day forecast shows a consistent pattern of thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) expected through May 14."Daily maximum temperatures are predicted to remain moderate, with Shivajinagar expected to maintain temperatures around 30-31°C and minimum temperatures hovering between 22°and 24°C. Lohegaon, typically the warmest area in Pune, is expected to see maximum temperatures stabilising around 34-35°C over the coming forecast indicates partly cloudy skies becoming generally cloudy towards afternoon and evening for most days, with thunderstorms and light rain likely. By May 15, the forecast suggests generally cloudy skies with continued likelihood of light Modak, independent weather expert, said: "The recent dip in the Western Disturbance trough in the Arabian Sea has created conditions favorable for a weak Upper Air Circulation to form off the Maharashtra coast. With ample moisture already present, this set-up is likely to sustain scattered thunderstorms across the state."He said: "Low-level wind divergence induced convergence patterns may further enhance thunderstorm activity, particularly over the Sahyadri Ghats sections extending into the Deccan Maharashtra leeward region. This pattern could persist until May 12 or 13."
NDTV
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Maharashtra Day 2025: How Shraddha Kapoor Celebrated With Festive Food
Maharashtra Day, commonly known as Maharashtra Diwas, is celebrated on May 1 every year. It commemorates the day on which the western Indian state came into existence in 1960. What better way to celebrate the occasion than by enjoying some traditional Maharashtrian dishes? And, Shraddha Kapoor agrees. The actress shared a picture of herself relishing puran poli on her Instagram Stories. The image featured Shraddha sitting at a dinner table with a piece of puran poli in her hand. We could also see a half-eaten puran poli on her plate. In the caption, Shraddha wrote, "Happy Maharashtra Day. Pride, power and puran poli." Take a look: If you are looking for some wholesome Maharashtrian foods to try, here are the dishes you can try. Here Are 5 Traditional Maharashtrian Dishes To Try: 1. Puran Poli This sweet dish from Maharashtra is a delightful treat for your palate. Puran poli is prepared especially for Ganesh Chaturthi and other joyous festivals, to enhance the festive mood. It is made with gram flour and a sweet mixture of dal, jaggery and saffron. Here is the full recipe. 2. Vada Pav In essence, vada pav is basically potato besan pakoda sandwiched between two pav pieces along with a generous amount of peanut chutney. Making it at home may seem like a lot of hard work, but it's actually rather quick and simple. Click here for the recipe. 3. Batata Vada This very spicy and crunchy snack comes next. Mashed potatoes are deep-fried till brown after being covered in a thick batter made from besan (chickpea flour). Batata vada is a delicious street food that is simple to make at home and is served with a tart chutney. Find the recipe here. 4. Pav Bhaji This is one of the most popular dishes from Maharashtra. Renowned both in the country and around the world, pav bhaji comprises a spicy preparation made with common vegetables like cauliflower, tomatoes, potatoes, and onions, enjoyed with pav. You can also use the bhaji to make delicious tava pulao. Here is the full recipe. 5. Modak A traditional Maharashtra delicacy, Modak is consumed heavily during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. The sweet flour dumplings are filled with saffron, nutmeg, coconut, and jaggery. Check out the full recipe here.
