Pune: Pimpri-Chinchwad experienced heavy rains for the second consecutive day, accompanied by gusty winds, thunder, and lightning. Chinchwad recorded the highest rainfall in the Pune region on Tuesday, with 67.5 mm, leaving residents reeling from the sudden downpour. Rainfall has persisted in the area since Monday, when 27 mm was recorded in the city during the evening. The weather remained cloudy from Tuesday morning, with residents feeling the heat despite the overcast conditions. After 3 p.m., dark clouds began to gather, followed by a sharp spell of heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning.
The storm caused several trees to fall onto roads in different parts of the city, disrupting traffic. Water quickly accumulated in low-lying areas, making it difficult for drivers to navigate the flooded streets. A brief chill was felt in the air during the evening, bringing temporary relief from the earlier heat.
Pimpri-Chinchwad has been receiving downpours since Monday. 27 mm of rain was recorded in the city area on Monday evening. The weather was cloudy since Tuesday morning. The heat was also felt. Clouds started gathering after 3 pm. After that, heavy rains started. Gusty winds and lightning were heard. Trees fell on the roads in these parts of the city area due to the storm. Due to the rain, a large amount of water had accumulated in the low-lying areas of the city roads. Drivers were struggling to find their way through it. A chill was felt in the air for some time in the evening.
Power outage
Sudden thunderstorms disrupted power supply in Pimpri, Chinchwad, Akurdi, Kharalwadi, Dapodi, Bhosari, Nashikphata areas. Due to power outages during the summer season, people had to endure the heat.
Rainfall in Millimeters
- Chinchwad - 67. 5
- Dudulgaon -43. 5
- Talegaon -14