'Pune Has Officially Skipped Summer': Netizens React As Rains Cool City - VIDEOS

Unseasonal showers and a sudden dip in temperatures have left Punekars pleasantly surprised, with many taking to social media to joke that the city has "officially skipped summer season" this year.

Over the past few days, several parts of Pune have witnessed intermittent rainfall accompanied by cloudy skies and cool winds, bringing much-needed relief from the rising heat. Some areas like Hinjawadi and Baner have also witnessed a hailstorm, with netizens sharing pictures of the ground being covered in white.

This unexpected weather shift has led to a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures, which were on the rise a few days ago.

While the rains have brought a relief to the citizens, they have also raised concerns for farmers in nearby regions, as unseasonal showers have damaged crops nearing harvest.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had already forecast thunderstorms in several parts of Maharashtra, except Mumbai, on Thursday and Friday.

An orange alert was issued for Nandurbar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Beed, Jalna, Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Thursday. Whereas, a yellow alert was issued for the entire Vidarbha region, western Maharashtra and Konkan, except for Palghar, Mumbai, Sindhudurg and Kolhapur.

Meanwhile, for Friday, an orange alert has been issued for Parbhani and Hingoli, while Jalgaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Ahilyanagar, Beed and Jalna also remain under the same category. Dhule, Nashik, Pune, Solapur and several districts in Marathwada and Vidarbha have been placed under a yellow alert.

The IMD grades the severity of any weather system through colour-coded alerts - green (no warning), yellow (be aware), orange (be prepared) and red (take action).