An unusual weather pattern has made Pune one of the coolest cities in Maharashtra over the past few days, with consistently low morning minimum temperatures followed by extreme heat in the afternoon. On Thursday, Shivajinagar recorded 17.1°C, the second-lowest in the state, while Nashik reported the lowest at 16.3°C. Earlier readings from the Shivajinagar observatory showed 20°C on April 14 and 18.9°C on April 15, both among the lowest in Maharashtra during that period. Other parts of Pune, including Pashan and NDA, also recorded minimum temperatures as low as 16.6°C.
A report by the Indian Express noted that although Pune had comparatively cool mornings, daytime temperatures climbed sharply, leaving the city sweltering. Localities including Shivajinagar, Pashan, Chinchwad, Lavale, Magarpatta and Koregaon Park recorded maximum temperatures of about 40°C on Thursday, nearly 2°C above the seasonal average. Lohegaon was the hottest part of the city at 42°C, underscoring the sharp disparity between morning and afternoon conditions.
Pune’s sharp contrast between cool mornings and scorching afternoons is being driven by both local geography and larger weather systems, according to IMD experts.
Only Shivajinagar and NDA recorded near 17°C due to greener surroundings and vegetation cover.
Most urban areas stayed warmer in the morning, with readings above 22–25°C, such as Hadapsar (25.9°C) and Magarpatta (24°C+).
IMD says these higher readings better reflect Pune’s overall climate trend.
An anticyclonic circulation over Maharashtra is causing clear skies and dry air, pushing daytime temperatures sharply higher.
As a result, Pune heats up to around 40°C, with some areas like Lohegaon touching 42°C.
Across Maharashtra, heatwave alerts have been issued for parts of Madhya Maharashtra, while some regions may also see thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds between April 18 and 20. Vidarbha is also expected to face heatwave conditions before weather instability later in the week.
IMD has said Pune’s temperatures will remain stable for the next two days, with a slight 1–2°C drop expected from April 19 as the anticyclonic system weakens and shifts eastward. Cloud cover may also increase.
While Pune has not officially reached heatwave criteria, temperatures above 40°C have prompted advisories to avoid peak afternoon hours and stay hydrated.
