Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Pune Ghats Face Heavy Rain, Wind Until Aug 4
The India Meteorological Department said that the Pune area will get a lot of rain for the next five days.
The city will have heavy rain on July 31 and lighter rain after that.
The hills around Pune, like Tamhini and Lonavala, will get very heavy rain and strong winds.
This could cause flooding, landslides, and road problems.
People are told to be careful when driving, stay away from waterfalls, and farmers should harvest crops early.
The weather could also damage trees and old buildings.
The forecast is very likely to happen, so everyone should watch the news and follow safety advice.
IMD forecasts heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Pune district ghats until August 4.
Pune city will see heavy rain at isolated spots on July 31, then light to moderate rain.
Ghat areas (Tamhini, Lonavala‑Khandala, Bhor, Varandha) face heavy to very heavy rain with winds up to 70 km/h.
Risks include waterlogging, flash floods, landslides, rockfalls, road disruptions, and damage to trees and structures.
Authorities advise motorists to check traffic, avoid waterfalls, stay away from water bodies during thunderstorms, and farmers to harvest crops early.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department
- What
- Forecast of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds in Pune district ghats
- When
- July 31 to August 4
- Where
- Pune district ghats and Pune city, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Monsoon activity in western Maharashtra
- Forecast period
- July 31 – August 4
- Affected areas
- Pune district ghats and Pune city
- Rain intensity
- Heavy to extremely heavy
- Wind speed
- 50–70 km/h
- Risks
- Waterlogging, floods, landslides, rockfalls, road disruptions