First Rain in Pune: Tamhini Ghat Witnesses Heavy Rain

Pune, June 21, 2026: As the city scorches and look up to the sky with expecting eyes, there is some good news. Tamhini Ghat near Pune received its first showers of the season at around 6.45 pm on Saturday, June 20.
Even though rain in Tamhini has not made any difference to the city’s weather and the residents of Pune continue to eagerly await the arrival of monsoon, the commencement of rain in the outskirts of Pune is a positive sign.
Tamhini Ghat near Pune witnessed heavy downpour on the evening of Saturday, June 20, 206, raising hopes among Punekars for the city to also get some rain anytime soon.
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Even in Pune the dark rain clouds have started forming over the western skies of the city, raising hopes the Punekars may witness some showers by the evening of Sunday, June 21.
In any case, IMD has forecast the commencement of monsoon activity over Pune from June 23rd.

