Pune: Rain, Hailstorm Lash Parts of City, Bring Relief From Scorching Heat (VIDEO)

Pune Rain Hailstorm: Parts of Pune witnessed a sudden change in weather on Wednesday evening as rain and hail hit the city after days of persistent heat. The shift began shortly after 5 p.m. when overcast skies gave way to a brief but intense spell of rain. Localities such as Kothrud, Karve Nagar and Shivajinagar reported hail, an unusual sight that caught many residents off guard.

Visuals from New DP Road, Opp Srushti Society, Kothrud. #Pune#rainpic.twitter.com/Al6mGmUbfC

— Ganesh Gaikwad (@ganesh0gaikwad) April 22, 2026

wtf mad hailstorm near my house in Pune. for a min mum and I were like someone's throwing rocks from the terrace! it wasn't even raining. just hail! and then it started pouring. look at / listen to the hail bouncing on the roofs pic.twitter.com/NtSejDZlMB

— Karteek (@hkarteek) April 22, 2026

The spell lasted less than an hour but was enough to bring immediate relief. Streets cooled down, and the drop in temperature was noticeable across affected areas. Residents, who had been dealing with humid conditions through the week, stepped out as the weather turned pleasant. Rainfall was also recorded in Pimpri-Chinchwad during the same period.

The India Meteorological Department had indicated the possibility of rainfall activity in western Maharashtra during this week. Earlier days saw only patchy showers, but Wednesday’s spell covered more parts of the city.

Similar weather activity, including hail, has been observed in parts of Pune earlier this month. Reports of hail in districts such as Sangli and Kolhapur in recent days point to a wider pattern across the region. According to reports, intermittent rain and thunderstorm activity are expected to continue in the coming days.