As the Pune city has been receiving intermittent showers over the past few days, weather officials have forecasted a notable increase in rainfall, particularly in the district's hilly areas, where cloudburst-like conditions cannot be ruled out. The administration has advised the residents to avoid unnecessary travel, especially through ghat sections, and avoid outdoors only if only essential.

The IMD has also issued a immediate warning for Pune, Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Palghar and Raigad and have assumed moderate to heavy rainfall at isolated places over the next few hours.

According to the forecast, the city is likely to witness relatively clear skies during the morning after which there will be formation of dense clouds and heavy rain during the afternoon and evening. Rainfall is expected to be more intense in the ghat areas than in the city.

Pune has recorded heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours as the Chinchwad area has been seen as the wettest location after receiving 36.5 mm of rain. Other areas also reported substantial showers, including Lohegaon (29.4 mm), Pashan (26.9 mm), Shivajinagar (25.3 mm), Koregaon Park (20.5 mm) and NDA (20.5 mm). Hadapsar and Magarpatta recorded 9 mm each, while Lavale received 0.5 mm. Humidity levels remains exceptionally high which is ranging between 91 and 100% that indicates sustained monsoon conditions.

Meanwhile, rough sea conditions have also been forecast along the Maharashtra coast. Strong winds of 30-40 kmph are expected over the Arabian Sea as the wave heights likely to reach 4.5 metres by afternoon. A Signal No. 3 warning has been issued for coastal areas, and fishermen and tourists have been advised not to roam and dive into the sea until conditions improve.

Authorities have requested the citizens to stay updated with official weather advisories and exercise caution as heavy rainfall is expected to continue over the coming days.