Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Light Rain Forecast in Pune During Ganpati Festivities
Pune has had mostly dry weather in recent days.
The India Meteorological Department says rain may return during the first days of the Ganpati festival.
Light to moderate showers are expected from September 13 to 15.
The sky may be cloudy around September 13.
Rain could come and go during the celebrations.
Other parts of Maharashtra may also receive rain from September 12 to 15.
The rain may help cool the city after the dry spell.
However, people at outdoor events and processions should be ready for sudden showers and possible traffic changes.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain in Pune from September 13 to 15.
Pune may see generally cloudy conditions around September 13, with intermittent showers during the festival period.
The forecast follows a relatively dry spell in the city over the past few days.
Maharashtra is expected to receive light to moderate showers between September 12 and 15, with heavier rain in some areas.
Sudden showers could affect outdoor programmes, processions and traffic as devotees join Ganpati celebrations.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department issued the forecast, affecting Pune residents, organisers and Ganpati devotees.
- What
- Light to moderate rain and intermittent showers are expected during the initial days of the Ganpati festival.
- When
- Rain is forecast in Pune from September 13 to 15; wider Maharashtra may receive showers from September 12 to 15.
- Where
- Pune and other parts of Maharashtra.
- Why
- The forecast indicates a return of rain after a relatively dry spell, potentially affecting outdoor celebrations and traffic.
- Forecast agency
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Pune forecast
- Light to moderate rain from September 13 to 15
- Expected conditions
- Generally cloudy around September 13, with intermittent showers
- Maharashtra forecast
- Light to moderate showers between September 12 and 15
- Festival affected
- Ganpati festival, also called Ganeshotsav
- Potential impacts
- Outdoor programmes, processions and traffic movement may be affected