Hailstorm, rains in Pune after high daytime temperature

Hailstorms were reported in Moshi, Alandi, Kothrud, Shri Ram Colony, Baner, and Bavdhan, with bystanders noting that Thursday's hailstorm was perhaps the longest duration of hail experienced.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted light to very light rains with thunder and lightning in the evening, and while the temperature remained high during the day, the slight rainfall and hail in the afternoon provided some respite, albeit only in certain areas. (Representational/ File)

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Hailstorm, rains in Pune after high daytime temperature

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Parts of Pune city reported hailstorms and gusty winds on Thursday afternoon while some other parts reported light to very light rains. Despite the relief brought by the rains and hail, most parts of the city experienced scorching temperatures with the maximum temperature inching close to 40 degrees Celsius during the morning and afternoon.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted light to very light rains with thunder and lightning in the evening, and while the temperature remained high during the day, the slight rainfall and hail in the afternoon provided some respite, albeit only in certain areas. However, roads in several areas were submerged in water, causing traffic to slow down and people getting stranded on their way home from work or college.

Hailstorms were reported in Moshi, Alandi, Kothrud, Shri Ram Colony, Baner, and Bavdhan, with bystanders noting that Thursday’s hailstorm was perhaps the longest duration of hail experienced. Some other parts of the city, including Koregaon Park, Pune Station, Shivajinagar, Dapodi, and Pimpri, reported light to very light rains. Shivajinagar’s observatory recorded 1.1 mm of rain throughout the day.