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Pune shatters 119-year July rainfall record as monsoon refuses to relent | Pune News

Pune shatters 119-year July rainfall record as monsoon refuses to relent | Pune News

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3 min readPuneJul 29, 2026 07:35 PM IST With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting more rain in Pune and its suburbs till the end of the month, Shivajinagar is set to extend its record-breaking July. According to the IMD, the weather station had recorded 508.9 mm of rainfall till 8.30 am on July 29, marginally surpassing its previous highest July total of 508.5 mm. Pune has witnessed several record-breaking rain events this month. Even before the first week of July ended, Shivajinagar received 108.4 mm of rain on July 6, the fourth-highest single-day rainfall recorded there since 1896. The next two days also entered the record books. On July 7, Shivajinagar received 97.5 mm of rain, the fifth-highest single-day rainfall ever recorded at Pune’s main weather station. On July 8, the station recorded 84.8 mm, making it one of the 10 wettest days in its recorded history. “Overall, the wettest July at Shivajinagar was in 1907, when it received 508.5 mm of rainfall,” an IMD officer said. He added that while records exist for …

Nagpur schools to remain shut on July 29 as IMD warns of heavy rains

Nagpur schools to remain shut on July 29 as IMD warns of heavy rains

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The civic authorities in Nagpur district of Maharashtra have announced a holiday for schools, Anganwadis and colleges on July 29, 2026 as a precautionary step after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heavy rain alert in parts of state. The order was issued by Nagpur District Collector and District Disaster Management Authority Chairman Kumar Aashirwad. The holiday applies to government and private educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools, colleges and coaching classes in Nagpur city and nearby areas such as Nagpur Rural, Hingna and Kamptee, officials said. Heavy rains in parts of Maharashtra Several parts of Maharashtra are preparing for a spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall between July 29 and 31, 2026, as a low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen monsoon activity across the state. The IMD has issued weather alerts for several districts, warning of intense rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in many areas. Heavy rainfall activity The weather system is expected to increase rainfall activity in Vidarbha, North Marathwada, Khandesh, Konkan and the Ghat …

Flooded streets and societies disrupt normal life

Flooded streets and societies disrupt normal life

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Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra: Heavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging in Vasai-Virar and Nalasopara, affecting roads, shops, and housing societies. Rail commuters are facing difficulties reaching stations due to flooded routes. A red alert remains issued for Palghar district,… pic.twitter.com/1bhpePwcrX — IANS (@ians_india) July 7, 2026 Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Heavy rainfall alert for Konkan as Vidarbha battles extreme heat

Heavy rainfall alert for Konkan as Vidarbha battles extreme heat

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Maharashtra continued to witness contrasting weather conditions on Monday, with active monsoon conditions prevailing across Mumbai, Konkan and parts of western Maharashtra, while several districts in Vidarbha remained under the grip of severe heatwave conditions despite isolated rainfall activity. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across coastal and western Maharashtra, while eastern districts are likely to experience only isolated showers amid unusually high temperatures.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Nashik to impose cuts every Saturday from June 20 amid deficient rainfall

Nashik to impose cuts every Saturday from June 20 amid deficient rainfall

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Water cuts will be implemented every Saturday in June and July due to a delay in the arrival of the southwest monsoon, which has raised concerns over water stock in dams. Additionally, the city will not receive water supply after every two days in August Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link