Pune Records Season's Warmest Morning as IMD Forecasts Continued Heat
Pune experienced its warmest morning of the season on Tuesday, with the Shivajinagar station recording a minimum temperature of 26.3°C, marking a 1.5°C increase from the previous day. This figure represents the fourth-highest May minimum temperature since 2014. Other areas recorded even higher temperatures, with Hadapsar reaching 28.8°C and Magarpatta hitting 28.1°C. The heat follows a record-breaking maximum temperature of 41.6°C in Shivajinagar on Monday, which was 4.1°C above normal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued forecasts for continued hot conditions across Pune and surrounding regions, including Central Maharashtra and Marathwada, due to an ongoing heat wave. While some localized drops in temperature were observed in areas like NDA, the general trend indicates sustained high temperatures. The IMD predicts that minimum temperatures in Shivajinagar may slightly decrease to 25°C by Thursday, whereas Lohegaon and Koregaon Park could see morning temperatures rise to 29°C. Residents are advised to prepare for sweltering conditions as the heat wave persists through the week.
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Pune Records Season's Warmest Morning as IMD Forecasts Continued Heat
Pune experienced its warmest morning of the season on Tuesday, with the Shivajinagar station recording a minimum temperature of 26.3°C, marking a 1.5°C increase from the previous day. This figure represents the fourth-highest May minimum temperature since 2014. Other areas recorded even higher temperatures, with Hadapsar reaching 28.8°C and Magarpatta hitting 28.1°C. The heat follows a record-breaking maximum temperature of 41.6°C in Shivajinagar on Monday, which was 4.1°C above normal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued forecasts for continued hot conditions across Pune and surrounding regions, including Central Maharashtra and Marathwada, due to an ongoing heat wave. While some localized drops in temperature were observed in areas like NDA, the general trend indicates sustained high temperatures. The IMD predicts that minimum temperatures in Shivajinagar may slightly decrease to 25°C by Thursday, whereas Lohegaon and Koregaon Park could see morning temperatures rise to 29°C. Residents are advised to prepare for sweltering conditions as the heat wave persists through the week.
The Indian Express