Pune Experiences Sharp Temperature Swings: Cool Mornings and Scorching Days
Pune has recently recorded the coolest morning temperatures in Maharashtra, with Shivajinagar dropping to 17.1 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs surged to 40-42 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributes this extreme diurnal variation to specific local and regional weather dynamics. Scientist S D Sanap explains that green areas like Shivajinagar and NDA retain cooler morning temperatures, whereas an anticyclonic circulation over south-central India causes air subsidence, clear skies, and low humidity, leading to intense daytime heating. Although Pune has not officially met heatwave criteria, authorities advise residents to take precautions against high temperatures. The IMD forecasts stable hot conditions for two days, followed by a slight temperature drop and potential cloudiness as the anticyclonic system weakens. Meanwhile, heatwave warnings have been issued for other parts of Maharashtra, including Vidarbha and Madhya Maharashtra, with alerts for thunderstorms and lightning expected later in the week. This weather pattern highlights the complex climatic conditions affecting the region during the pre-monsoon season.
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Pune Experiences Sharp Temperature Swings: Cool Mornings and Scorching Days
Pune has recently recorded the coolest morning temperatures in Maharashtra, with Shivajinagar dropping to 17.1 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs surged to 40-42 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributes this extreme diurnal variation to specific local and regional weather dynamics. Scientist S D Sanap explains that green areas like Shivajinagar and NDA retain cooler morning temperatures, whereas an anticyclonic circulation over south-central India causes air subsidence, clear skies, and low humidity, leading to intense daytime heating. Although Pune has not officially met heatwave criteria, authorities advise residents to take precautions against high temperatures. The IMD forecasts stable hot conditions for two days, followed by a slight temperature drop and potential cloudiness as the anticyclonic system weakens. Meanwhile, heatwave warnings have been issued for other parts of Maharashtra, including Vidarbha and Madhya Maharashtra, with alerts for thunderstorms and lightning expected later in the week. This weather pattern highlights the complex climatic conditions affecting the region during the pre-monsoon season.
The Indian Express