Pune unseasonal rain affected several parts of the city on Sunday, with an average of 5 to 7 mm recorded across the city and the highest reading of 18 mm reported from Magarpatta. The India Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain in Pune through 5 November, according to a report by Pudhari – Pune.
The rain was reported in the early hours of Sunday, between about 5 am and 6 am, with varying intensity across different parts of the city. Magarpatta, Hadapsar and Katraj received heavier showers than several other areas, the report said.
The rainfall was linked by the report to moisture-laden winds that strengthened over the city after Cyclone Murasu formed in the Bay of Bengal. Pune had remained cloudy on Saturday, although no significant rain was reported during the day. The weather turned cooler after the early-morning showers, followed by strong sunshine during the day.
Rain returned later, leaving roads waterlogged in parts of the city and causing water accumulation in low-lying areas. The conditions affected motorists, street vendors and residents who had stepped out for Diwali shopping. The combination of wet roads, reduced visibility and localised waterlogging created difficulties for road users in the affected areas.
The rainfall pattern was uneven across Pune. While the citywide average remained between 5 and 7 mm, the 18 mm reading at Magarpatta indicated a substantially heavier spell in that locality. Such variation means that road conditions can differ sharply between neighbourhoods, particularly where drainage capacity, road gradients and local water-flow paths are different.
The forecast of further light to moderate rain through 5 November keeps the possibility of additional water accumulation relevant for residents and commuters. The report did not provide details of traffic diversions, municipal pumping operations or specific drainage interventions. It also did not indicate any reported major damage or injuries linked to the rainfall.
For Pune’s dense urban areas, short-duration rain can quickly affect mobility when runoff collects on roads and in low-lying stretches. The immediate impact described in the report was localised waterlogging and disruption to people travelling or conducting roadside business. Authorities’ response and the condition of vulnerable stretches will remain important as the city moves through the forecast period.
The India Meteorological Department’s forecast remains the immediate operational guidance for the city, with light to moderate rain expected until 5 November. Residents and road users should monitor further weather updates as additional showers remain possible.
