Pune Weather: Pune saw unexpected heavy rain accompanied by hailstorms on Monday causing widespread traffic chaos at important junctions after the city faced severe waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast milder showers on Tuesday along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
According to news agency PTI, areas like Aundh, Baner, Mhalunge and Balewadi were the worst affected during peak hours of traffic by sudden weather change.
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What’s Causing Sudden Weather Shift In Pune?
The sudden shift in weather conditions in Pune is due to the changing atmospheric conditions above western India. The thunderstorms are the result of unstable conditions in the lower atmosphere and moisture coming from the Arabian Sea.
Pune Weather Forecast
Pune is expected to see mixed conditions in the coming week. IMD has placed the city on a yellow alert for rain till April 2.
March 31 started with a mix of sun and clouds. Later in the day, there may be a short spell of very light rain along with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. Wind speeds could stay around 20-30 km/h, with occasional gusts reaching up to 40 km/h.
On April 1 and 2, the weather is expected to remain calm, with partly cloudy conditions prevailing. There is still a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms, particularly toward the end of April 2.
For April 3 and 4, a shift towards more severe weather conditions are expected. There is a higher chance of thunderstorms and rain, most likely occurring in the afternoon or evening.
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In another news in Pune, a 20-year-old man died by suicide after consuming rat poison, allegedly after facing harassment and mental torture from his wife and in-laws. Before taking this extreme step, he recorded a video of himself detailing the ordeal he faced and sent it to a friend. Police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against seven individuals, including the wife, NDTV reported.
The man identified as Mohammed Saad Asif Sayyad (20), originally from Malegaon in Nashik district, was residing in the Jambhulwadi area of Pune. According to officials, Saad had a dispute with his wife, Karimunnisha aka Nisha Khan, and alleged that she and his in-laws subjected him to constant harassment.