Pune Weather: Ghats Drenched, City Dry; Active Monsoon to Bring Heavy Rain from July 1
Pune, June 29, 2026: The city’s weather is a tale of two very different weather patterns across the Pune district. While the the ghats of Pune are receiving exceptionally heavy downpours, the city and its suburbs remains surprisingly parched, receiving only light and scattered showers over the past 24 hours.
Extreme Contrast in Rainfall
In the 24 hours ending 8:30 AM ISTÂ (India Standard Time) on June 29, the ghat regions recorded massive amounts of rainfall that have brought cheer to the catchment areas. Bhira topped the charts with a staggering 407 mm, followed by Lonavala at 160 mm, Dongerwadi at 158 mm, and Tamhini at 125 mm.
However, the same weather system failed to deliver significant rain to the city. While Rajgurunagar recorded the highest in the plains at 77.5 mm, other important areas saw drastically lower figures. Shivajinagar recorded only 11.8 mm, while the PCMC area (Chinchwad) received a mere 2.0 mm. Pashan, notably, recorded a meager 0.5 mm of rain.
A Dry June for Maharashtra
This subdued city rainfall is part of a broader trend of rain deficiency across the state. According to IMD data for June 1–28, many districts have seen severe deficits. Nandurbar recorded the highest deficiency at -91%, followed by Thane (-87%), Mumbai Suburban and Gadchiroli (-86%), Gondia (-84%), and Satara (-75%). Pune city appears to have missed the brunt of the monsoon’s initial fury.
Expert Insight and Outlook
Meteorologist Dr. Vineet Kumar explained that the recent city showers were driven by localized thunderstorm activity rather than a fully active monsoon system. While this left the city relatively dry, he noted the intense ghat rainfall is highly beneficial for local dam catchments, which will help boost water storage levels.
Forecasts indicate a major shift starting July 1. The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for the Pune Ghats for heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. Meanwhile, Pune City and PCMC are under a Yellow Alert for the next 24 hours, with predictions of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph. However, residents should prepare for a wet week ahead, as proper, organized monsoon rain is expected to cover the region between July 1 and July 8, with the heaviest spell likely peaking between July 3 and July 5.
