Pune Records Hottest May Day Since 2015 with Season-High Minimum Temperatures
Pune experienced its hottest May day since 2015 on Sunday, May 10, 2026, as the Shivajinagar weather station recorded a maximum temperature of 41.4°C. This figure surpassed the previous decade-high of 41.3°C set in 2019. Additionally, the city witnessed its highest minimum temperature of the season on Monday morning, with Shivajinagar registering 24.8°C, significantly contributing to uncomfortable conditions. Other areas like Hadapsar and Magarpatta also reported sharp rises in overnight lows. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed this heat surge to the weakening of a moisture-bearing trough and the influx of hot northerly winds from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, combined with clear skies and low atmospheric moisture. IMD Scientist S D Sanap predicted that these high temperatures would persist for the next four to five days. Consequently, the IMD has issued heat wave alerts for Central Maharashtra and Marathwada for May 12-13, followed by an alert for Vidarbha on May 14-15, marking a significant environmental challenge for the region during the peak summer season.
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Pune Records Hottest May Day Since 2015 with Season-High Minimum Temperatures
Pune experienced its hottest May day since 2015 on Sunday, May 10, 2026, as the Shivajinagar weather station recorded a maximum temperature of 41.4°C. This figure surpassed the previous decade-high of 41.3°C set in 2019. Additionally, the city witnessed its highest minimum temperature of the season on Monday morning, with Shivajinagar registering 24.8°C, significantly contributing to uncomfortable conditions. Other areas like Hadapsar and Magarpatta also reported sharp rises in overnight lows. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed this heat surge to the weakening of a moisture-bearing trough and the influx of hot northerly winds from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, combined with clear skies and low atmospheric moisture. IMD Scientist S D Sanap predicted that these high temperatures would persist for the next four to five days. Consequently, the IMD has issued heat wave alerts for Central Maharashtra and Marathwada for May 12-13, followed by an alert for Vidarbha on May 14-15, marking a significant environmental challenge for the region during the peak summer season.
The Indian Express