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Monsoon withdraws dry from Pune and half state, major weather shift warned
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News18•05-10-2026, 13:58
Monsoon withdraws dry from Pune and half state, major weather shift warned
- •Monsoon has withdrawn dry from Pune and half of Maharashtra, and is set to exit the entire state within the next 48 hours.
- •An increase in October heat has raised temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius, prompting the meteorological department to issue a heat yellow alert.
- •Residents in Pune are experiencing unusual weather conditions featuring scorching afternoon sun, sudden cloud cover, and a morning chill.
- •The drastic weather fluctuations are leading to an increase in health issues such as cough, cold, and fever among citizens.
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The monsoon has withdrawn dryly from Pune and approximately half of Maharashtra over the past 24 hours, and it is expected to completely exit the state within the next 48 hours.
A Yellow Alert for heat and extremely humid weather has been issued for the entire Konkan belt, which includes the districts of Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Raigad, Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar.
Pune is experiencing a triple-season phenomenon featuring a scorching afternoon sun, sudden cloud cover, and morning chill, which has led to an increase in health issues like cough, cold, and fever.
