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IMD Lowers Rain Alerts for Pune, Nashik, Satara as Monsoon Calms
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 08:38 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has downgraded heavy rain alerts for the Pune, Nashik and Satara ghats after a period of intense monsoon activity, signalling a reduction in rainfall intensity.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced today that it has downgraded the heavy rain alerts for the Pune, Nashik and Satara ghats following a period of intense monsoon activity. The alerts, which had warned of potentially hazardous rainfall, were lowered to a moderate level as rainfall intensity began to subside.
According to the IMD bulletin, the monsoon rains over the western Maharashtra region have shown a marked decline in both volume and velocity. The Pune and Nashik districts, which had experienced heavy downpours in the past 24 hours, are now expected to receive light to moderate showers.
Local authorities have advised commuters to exercise caution on the ghats and to stay updated with the latest weather advisories. The downgrade is expected to ease traffic congestion and reduce the risk of landslides in the hilly areas.
Meteorologists say that while the monsoon is still active, the overall intensity is decreasing, and the region should see a gradual return to normal weather patterns over the coming days.
According to the IMD bulletin, the monsoon rains over the western Maharashtra region have shown a marked decline in both volume and velocity. The Pune and Nashik districts, which had experienced heavy downpours in the past 24 hours, are now expected to receive light to moderate showers.
Local authorities have advised commuters to exercise caution on the ghats and to stay updated with the latest weather advisories. The downgrade is expected to ease traffic congestion and reduce the risk of landslides in the hilly areas.
Meteorologists say that while the monsoon is still active, the overall intensity is decreasing, and the region should see a gradual return to normal weather patterns over the coming days.