Pune: October Heat Intensifies As Temperatures Cross 35°C, Rise Above Normal

Pune has experienced hotter and drier conditions as October began, with daytime temperatures remaining above normal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts temperatures will stay above normal across many regions in the country during October. On Saturday, October 3, Shivajinagar saw a maximum temperature of 34.8°C, which was 3.5°C higher than the usual.

Lohegaon recorded an even hotter 35.4°C, surpassing normal by 4.1°C. Both cities are not alone in their heat; Malegaon recorded 38.4°C on the same day, marking a 5.9°C deviation from normal. Rainfall has significantly diminished in Pune, with most areas experiencing no precipitation in the last 24 hours. Talegaon was the sole exception, receiving 21 mm of rain.

The IMD forecasts predominantly dry weather for Pune and neighboring areas, with mostly clear skies that may turn partly cloudy at times. Daytime maximum temperatures are expected to hover around 35°C over the next few days, with the Pune-Lohegaon forecast predicting a maximum of 35°C on October 3 and 4. Temperatures are anticipated to remain in the 34–35°C range through October 8.

Night temperatures have been closer to normal, with Shivajinagar recording a minimum of 21.1°C (0.5°C above normal) and Lohegaon registering 21.9°C (1.3°C above normal). Magarpatta and Chinchwad reported minimum temperatures of 25.3°C and 23.8°C, respectively. As rainfall activity declines and skies become clearer, allowing stronger daytime heating, Pune is expected to continue its warmer conditions in the coming week of October.