Pune Sees Rainfall Dip In August; Light Showers Forecast In Coming Days
Pune: Pune is ending August with a significant rainfall shortfall, even though the city continued to receive intermittent showers during the month. The city has recorded 80.8 mm of rain in August against the normal 145.5 mm, resulting in a deficit of 64.7 mm, or 44.5%. The rainfall pattern, however, has not been completely dry. Pune has experienced cloudy weather, occasional drizzle and light…
Pune concluded August with a notable rainfall deficit, despite intermittent showers throughout the month. The city accumulated 80.8 mm of rain, falling short of the typical 145.5 mm, resulting in a shortfall of 64.7 mm, or 44.5%. While the weather was not entirely dry, Pune experienced cloudy conditions, occasional drizzle, and light showers, with reduced intensity and frequency compared to July.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts subdued rainfall activity over peninsular India for the coming week. Expect generally cloudy skies in Pune, with light rain and occasional thundershowers. The IMD's Pune-Shivajinagar forecast suggests rain or thundershowers are possible in the days ahead, yet no major warnings have been issued.
This below-normal rainfall follows an unusually wet July. In June, Pune received only 64 mm of rain, compared to the typical 152.9 mm. However, July brought an impressive 508.9 mm, surpassing the normal 190 mm by 167.8%. Including August's rainfall, Pune has received 653.7 mm from June to August, surpassing the seasonal average of 488.4 mm for the period by 33.8%.
This surplus is primarily due to the heavy rain in July. Despite the August shortfall, major dams supplying Pune are nearly full due to the strong inflows from July. Despite the rain deficit this August, the IMD projects that rainfall activity will remain subdued in the immediate period. With September yet to arrive, the overall performance of this year's monsoon will become clearer by season's end.
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