Pune's Wettest July in 119 Years

Pune has experienced its wettest July in 119 years, with the Shivajinagar observatory recording 508.9 mm of rainfall.

This surpasses the previous record of 508.5 mm set in 1907.

Despite El Niño conditions, which usually bring weaker monsoons, the city has seen persistent heavy rainfall.

This has caused waterlogging, traffic issues, and the temporary closure of several ghat routes.

Experts attribute the heavy rainfall to an active southwest monsoon and favorable weather conditions.

The India Meteorological Department advises residents to stay cautious as moderate rainfall is expected to continue.