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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Pune likely to witness surge in rainfall activity
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an increase in rainfall activity across Pune and nearby regions between June 5 and June 8. Although the progress of the southwest monsoon over Maharashtra has remained stalled for the past four to five days, weather systems developing over central India are expected to trigger showers across the state. This includes light to moderate rainfall spells in Pune city and its surrounding areas. On Wednesday, June 4, the city witnessed widespread moderate rainfall despite no specific alert being issued by the IMD for the day. Shivajinagar, which serves as the IMD's official rain gauge for the city, recorded 16.7 mm of rain, categorising it as a moderate spell. Several other parts of the city and district also received rainfall. According to SD Sanap, senior meteorologist at IMD Pune, the city can expect an uptick in rainfall over the next few days. 'Moderate to heavy showers may occur in isolated areas, accompanied by generally cloudy skies,' he said. The increased rainfall is being attributed to an upper air cyclonic circulation located over South Gujarat and adjoining areas, along with a north-south trough extending near longitude 87°E and latitude 22°N. These systems are influencing weather conditions across Maharashtra and are likely to bring light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds (40–50 km/h) to parts of Vidarbha, Central Maharashtra, and Marathwada. A yellow alert has been issued for these regions. In Pune, early morning showers were reported in several areas, including Kondhwa, Katraj, Warje, and Lohegaon, leading to minor traffic slowdowns though no major waterlogging or damage was reported. Rural and ghat areas also saw significant rain. Nimgiri in Mulshi tehsil received the highest rainfall at 25 mm, followed by Malin (22 mm), Kurvande and Hadapsar (17.5 mm each), and Pashan and Shivajinagar (16.7 mm). Other areas like Bhor (13 mm), Lohegaon (10 mm), and Chinchwad (8 mm) also saw notable precipitation. While the monsoon is yet to make significant progress across the state, these developments indicate the beginning of more active rainfall conditions in Pune and other parts of Maharashtra. Meanwhile, the temperature in Pune dipped below the normal level. As per the official data, the maximum temperature in Pune was 28.4 degrees Celsius, which was below the normal level by 7.3 degrees Celsius. At 22.6 degrees Celsius, the minimum temperature was also below the normal level by 1 degree.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Ahmedabad weather today: Rain lashes parts of city despite low chances
Rains lashed parts of Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Tuesday, after the city witnessed partly cloudy skies. Hot and humid conditions persisted throughout the day in the city, with temperatures touching a sweltering 38 degree Celsius and humidity at 42 per cent. This comes after the chances of precipitation dropped down to five per cent, according to private weather agency AccuWeather. The cloud cover in the city remained above 50 per cent. A video released by news agency PTI showed visuals of heavy rain outside the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, the venue for the final match of the Indian Premier League, which is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm. AccuWeather said there was a 66 per cent chance of rain in the city on Tuesday afternoon, with conditions expected to ease by evening. However, amid concerns regarding the weather before the RCB vs PBKS final game of the IPL in Ahmedabad, the chances of precipitation had continued to remain low in the city. The possibility of rain in Ahmedabad is expected to increase up to 9 per cent by night, with a 2 per cent chance of thunderstorms in the city. The PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 match held on Sunday had also been disrupted by the rain during the initial couple of hours. After the onset of the southwest monsoon on May 24 over Kerala, the its progress across the country stalled, two senior weather officials said according to a Reuters report. However, the rains will increase again starting May 11, covering the rest of the country, the report stated SD Sanap, scientist with the India Meteorological Department's Pune office, as saying. India witnessed its earliest onset in 16 years, with the southwest monsoon arriving eight days before its normal date on June 1, according to the India Meteorological Department. The onset occurred after all the meteorological criteria were satisfied, with the cloud cover over southeast Arabian Sea and its adjoining peninsular areas, increasing a couple of days before May 24. A weather system is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal around June 11, strengthening and monsoon and also creating favourable conditions for it to cover the northern parts of the country, Reuters quoted a weather department official as saying.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Ahmedabad weather today: Humid conditions but chances of rain low
Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Tuesday witnessed partly cloudy skies, with the weather department indicating no possibility of rain in the city. Hot and humid conditions persisted throughout the day in the city, with temperatures touching a sweltering 38 degree Celsius and humidity at 42 per cent. While the cloud cover in the city is above 50 per cent, the chances of precipitation have dropped down to five per cent, accordng to private weather agency AccuWeather, as of 6 pm. AccuWeather said there was a 66 per cent chance of rain in the city on Tuesday afternoon, with conditions expected to ease by evening. However, amid concerns regarding the weather before the RCB vs PBKS final game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Ahmedabad, the chances of precipitation continue to remain low in the city. The possibility of rain in Ahmedabad is expected to increase up to 9 per cent by night, with a 2 per cent chance of thunderstorms in the city. The PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 match held on Sunday had also been disrupted by the rain during the initial couple of hours. After the onset of the southwest monsoon on May 24 over Kerala, the its progress across the country stalled, two senior weather officials said according to a Reuters report. However, the rains will increase again starting May 11, covering the rest of the country, the report stated SD Sanap, scientist with the India Meteorological Department's Pune office, as saying. India witnessed its earliest onset in 16 years, with the southwest monsoon arriving eight days before its normal date on June 1, according to the India Meteorological Department. The onset occurred after all the meteorological criteria were satisfied, with the cloud cover over southeast Arabian Sea and its adjoining peninsular areas, increasing a couple of days before May 24. A weather system is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal around June 11, strengthening and monsoon and also creating favourable conditions for it to cover the northern parts of the country, Reuters quoted a weather department official as saying.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Monsoon Stalls After Early Start, To Pick Up Again Around June 11
Mumbai: Rainfall over India is likely to remain subdued for over a week as the annual monsoon's progress has stalled after its earliest onset in 16 years, though it is likely to pick up again from June 11, two senior weather bureau officials said on Monday. The monsoon, the lifeblood of the country's nearly $4 trillion economy, delivers nearly 70 per cent of the rain that India needs to water farms and replenish aquifers and reservoirs. Nearly half of India's farmland, which has no irrigation, depends on the annual June-September rains for crop growth. Monsoon rainfall will be subdued in the next few days, but from June 11-12, the monsoon will strengthen and start covering the remaining parts of the country, said SD Sanap, scientist with the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Pune office. Monsoon onset over Kerala occurred on May 24 and quickly covered southern, northeastern and some parts of western India ahead of its usual schedule, but its progress has stalled for the past few days, according to an IMD chart that tracked the monsoon's progress. A weather system is likely to develop in the Bay of Bengal around June 11 that will strengthen the monsoon and create favourable conditions for its progress in the northern parts of the country, said another weather department official. Rains usually fall in Kerala around June 1 before spreading nationwide by mid-July, allowing farmers to plant crops such as rice, corn, cotton, soybeans and sugarcane. The early arrival of the monsoon brought cheer to farmers, though the recent and sudden stall in rainfall surprised them, said a Mumbai-based dealer with a global trade house. "Farmers are holding off on planting soybean, cotton, and other summer crops until there's more rain. They're waiting for the soil to have enough moisture," the dealer said.
Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
India's monsoon stalls after early start; to pick up again around June 11
Rainfall over India is likely to remain subdued for over a week as the annual monsoon's progress has stalled after its earliest onset in 16 years, though it is likely to pick up again from June 11, two senior weather bureau officials said on Monday. The monsoon, the lifeblood of the country's nearly $4 trillion economy, delivers nearly 70% of the rain that India needs to water farms and replenish aquifers and reservoirs. Nearly half of India's farmland, which has no irrigation, depends on the annual June-September rains for crop growth. Monsoon rainfall will be subdued in the next few days, but from June 11-12, the monsoon will strengthen and start covering the remaining parts of the country, said S. D. Sanap, scientist with the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Pune office. Monsoon onset over Kerala occurred on May 24 and quickly covered southern, northeastern and some parts of western India ahead of its usual schedule, but its progress has stalled for the past few days, according to an IMD chart that tracked the monsoon's progress. A weather system is likely to develop in the Bay of Bengal around June 11 that will strengthen the monsoon and create favourable conditions for its progress in the northern parts of the country, said another weather department official. Summer rains usually fall in Kerala around June 1 before spreading nationwide by mid-July, allowing farmers to plant crops such as rice, corn, cotton, soybeans and sugarcane. The early arrival of the monsoon brought cheer to farmers, though the recent and sudden stall in rainfall surprised them, said a Mumbai-based dealer with a global trade house. "Farmers are holding off on planting soybean, cotton, and other summer crops until there's more rain. They're waiting for the soil to have enough moisture," the dealer said. (Reporting by Rajendra Jadhav; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
