Amid relentless downpours and increasing chaos across the city, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Pune for the next two hours, citing an immediate threat of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 km/h.
Thunderstorms accompanied with moderate rain and gusty winds are very likely over districts of Pune during the next 3–4 hours. It was issued around 3 hours back.
The short-term nowcast warning comes as the city reels under the effects of consistent heavy rainfall, which has disrupted daily life and raised concerns over waterlogging, traffic snarls, and infrastructure strain.
Meanwhile, SD Sanap, Senior Meteorologist at IMD Pune, confirmed that the city has been placed under an orange alert for the next two days, with forecasts indicating moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by lightning and strong winds.
"Following the two days of intense rain, Pune will be under a yellow alert," Sanap added, suggesting a gradual easing of the weather conditions.
Residents are advised to remain indoors, avoid waterlogged areas, and stay updated through official channels. Emergency services are on high alert as the weather system continues to intensify.
Pune city was lashed by heavy rains on Tuesday, plunging the city into chaos, with incidents of waterlogging, power outages, and traffic congestion reported from different parts of the city. Heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, swept the city, affecting areas including Shivaji Nagar, Baner, Kondhwa, Katraj, and Hadapsar. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued orange and yellow alerts for the city for the next 24 hours. Several incidents of waterlogging were reported from the city, with videos circulating on social media about waterlogging at the Purandar New Airport Terminal.
