Pune Shivajinagar Longest Dry Spell Since 2018

Times of India · environment

Shivajinagar in Pune has recorded 54 consecutive days without double-digit rainfall, marking the driest streak since 2018 and the second-longest in 12 years. The last instance of significant rain was. While other areas like Chinchwad experienced heavy showers, Shivajinagar's rainfall has remained below 10mm daily. Experts attribute this prolonged dry spell to the movement of low-pressure systems away from the region and unfavorable atmospheric conditions, with El Niño also cited as a contributing factor.