Pune, 28th September 2025: Maharashtra’s monsoon refuses to retreat, with renewed downpours halting its seasonal withdrawal. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to heavy showers for Pune and surrounding areas from September 28 to October 3, while the Ghats brace for very heavy to extremely heavy rain.
A yellow alert is in place for Pune district, with an orange alert for the Ghats. Reservoirs remain close to capacity as the weather watch continues.On September 28, the IMD issued a mix of yellow, orange, and red alerts: orange for Pune and Mumbai, red for Thane, Raigad, and Palghar, and yellow for Washim, Nagpur, Amravati, Dhule, and other districts.
Weather Forecast
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune will experience cloudy skies and varying rainfall activity throughout the week. The Ghat regions are expected to receive heavier showers compared to the city.
September 28 – Thunderstorms with lightning; moderate to heavy rain. Extremely heavy rainfall likely in isolated Ghat areas.
September 29 – Light to moderate rain; heavy to very heavy rainfall in the Ghats.
September 30 – Light rain expected; heavy showers possible in Ghats.
October 1 – Very light to light rain likely.
October 2 – Light to moderate rain forecast.
October 3 – Light to moderate rain expected.
Mumbai & Maharashtra
A red alert has been issued for heavy rainfall in regions of Maharashtra such as Raigad and Thane, while an orange alert is in effect for Mumbai on Sunday, September 28. Additionally, the Indian Meteorological Department forecasts heightened rainfall activity across Maharashtra until September 30. The weather authority has issued a warning about thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds of 30-40 kmph expected in isolated areas of Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada.
The State Emergency Operation Centre has advised residents to remain vigilant due to the potential for urban flooding in the districts of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. A red alert has been issued for Mumbai, Raigad, Thane, and Nashik on September 29, with expectations that the rainfall might decrease starting in October.
Dams Approaching Maximum Capacity
The Khadakwasla dam complex, which supplies drinking water to Pune, remains nearly full after consistent monsoon showers. As of 8 am on September 28, the combined live storage in its four reservoirs: Khadakwasla, Panshet, Warasgaon, and Temghar — stood at 28.93 TMC, or 99.24% of total capacity.
Individually, Khadakwasla recorded 24 mm of rainfall with storage at 1.81 TMC (91.81%) and a cumulative water release of 26.90 TMC. Panshet received 23 mm rainfall, with storage at 10.62 TMC (99.71%), while Warasgaon registered 23 mm rainfall and storage of 12.79 TMC (99.77%). Temghar recorded 18 mm of rainfall and reached full storage at 3.71 TMC (100%).