Pune: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predictions have come true this time. Pune city received moderate to heavy showers in some areas while light rainfall was recorded in some parts on Thursday (January 7) evening since 6pm. Overall, the city received 6.6 mm rainfall in just over two hours.
Pune Unseasonal Rainfall activity January 7 2021
The IMD had forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning between January 6 to 8. The city was witnessing cloudy and overcast sky since last week and hence the winter chill was also missing.
Rains started in Khandala-Lonavala area near Pune on Thursday afternoon at around 3pm.
Lonavala 3:30pm Thunderstorms.#7thJanuary @MumbaiLiveNews @RetweetsPune @RetweetsMumbai #lonavala #rain #punerain @VagariesWeather #2021 @vineet_tropmet @shreyas_dhavale pic.twitter.com/8LYBL57pIe
— Mumbaikar (@catchsalil) January 7, 2021
South-west parts of Pune city started receiving rainfall at around 5pm. Some parts like Hadapsar, Kondhwa, Marketyard, Kothrud area received heavy spells from 6 to 8pm.
And it's pouring since 2 hours 🙄🤔😲😳 #punerains pic.twitter.com/tblcExGfWb
— Appu is WIP (@Arpitaappu) January 7, 2021
Kharadi and eastern parts of Pune city got drizzles till about 9pm.
Several twitter users reacted to the untimely rainfall in the city.
Raining like crazy in January! 🌧️ #PuneRains #Pune
— Akash Marathe (@ruskievityazi) January 7, 2021
As per IMD forecast, city will witness heavier downpour of about 20mm on January 8.