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Erratic rainfall delays flowering at Kas Plateau this year

1 2 Pune: Kas Plateau, a Unesco World Heritage Site in Satara district, is experiencing a delayed flowering season this year with unpredictable rainfall disrupting the usual mid-Aug bloom, damaging many early flowers and affecting the display of rare, endemic species. Environment researcher Datta Jagtap said there was a lot of fog at the plateau because of the inconsistent monsoon pattern this year. "The cloudy weather accompanied by downpour has adversely impacted flowering this time around. Sunlight levels are not as high as they usually are at this time of the year, delaying the flowering season," he said. Residents and nature lovers are postponing visits to the plateau till Sept-end due to delayed flowering. "Although the plateau officially opens for tourists in the last week of Aug, many tour operators I've checked with are planning to start taking groups to the plateau only by mid-Sept," Sakshi Kulkarni, a resident of Wanowrie, said. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune | Gold Rates Today in Pune | Silver Rates Today in Pune Karvi, a light blue-purple flower that blooms once in seven years, was visible in abundance last year. These blooms are, however, likely to be scattered this year. "The rain is destroying young blooms at the plateau. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Could This NEW Collagen Blend Finally Reduce Your Cellulite? Vitauthority Learn More Undo If it continues, regeneration from seeds will be delayed. Karvi will likely bloom mainly in areas like Chandgad and Koyna-Patan," Umakant Chavan, environment researcher and photographer based in Kolhapur, said. Flowers like Habenaria and Utricularia malabarica are expected to be abundant this year. "We expect good blooming towards mid-September. So, we will conduct our tours during that time. Chances of seeing abundant Karvi are lesser this year, but there will be many local species that will bloom at the plateau. If the rainfall continues throughout Aug, it may impact flowering," Siddhesh Save, owner of Save Tours, said. Vinay Gupta, who runs Adventure Geek, said they were yet to start taking bookings for Kas Plateau tours. "I am waiting to take some good photographs at the plateau. Last year, I got photos of Karvi flowers. This year, I want to focus on a lot of endemic species," Satya Chandran, a nature photographer, said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.