Light rain returned to Pune on Monday evening, bringing cool yet humid weather.
IMD issued a yellow alert for two days, warning of thunderstorms and moderate rain.
Weather change linked to Cyclone Montha and a depression over the Arabian Sea.
Pune, 28 October 2025: After a brief dry spell, rain made a comeback in Pune and its surrounding areas on Monday evening. The light showers offered some relief from the heat, although the humidity in the air was still apparent to the locals.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning over the next two days. The city has been placed under a yellow alert till Wednesday, indicating the possibility of heavy rain and thunderstorms at isolated places.
Weather experts have linked the recent weather variations to two active systems: Cyclone Montha developing over the Bay of Bengal and a depression in the Arabian Sea. The cyclone is expected to strengthen and reach the coast near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, by Tuesday evening. These systems together have created a cloud trough, resulting in unstable weather across Maharashtra, including Pune.
Throughout Monday, Pune’s skies remained overcast, and by evening, light rain began falling across parts of the city and suburbs. While the showers cooled the air slightly, daytime temperatures still reached around 31°C, with minimum temperatures recorded at 21.7°C.
The IMD forecast suggests that maximum temperatures will remain steady on Tuesday and may rise slightly from Wednesday onward. Skies are expected to stay generally cloudy, with the likelihood of thunder and lightning during the afternoon and evening hours.
Residents are advised to stay alert and take precautions against sudden weather changes as the city experiences the combined effects of both cyclonic systems.