Heavy to very heavy rainfall continued across the district on Monday, with Chinchwad recording the highest cumulative rainfall at 338.5mm over the 36 hours ending 8.30pm on Monday Pune: Rainfall intensity is likely to ease from Tuesday, with a more significant decline likely from Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its forecast on…
Heavy traffic congestion on Karve Road in Pune due to the rain on Sunday Pune: The showers that Pune district and the ghat areas experienced in the 24 hours from 8.30am on Saturday to Sunday somewhat quelled fears at least for now of the El Nino effect and its long shadow on the monsoon this…
The city recorded its highest 24-hour rainfall of this monsoon till 8.30am on Saturday, with NDA at 33mm, followed by Pashan (31.4mm), Shivajinagar (30.5mm) and Lohegaon (29 mm) Pune: The city recorded its most intense rainfall spell of this monsoon over the 36 hours till 8.30pm on Saturday, with Chinchwad receiving topping the rain chart…
On Friday night, strong winds uprooted a massive tree on Senapati Bapat Road that crashed onto a parked car, damaging the vehicle Pune: Relentless rain left a trail of disruption across the city on Saturday, with nearly 30 tree-fall incidents between morning and afternoon.The Pune fire brigade responded to 24 such calls, while the Pimpri…
Supply is expected to be restored at full capacity only on Saturday, but people are sceptical about the water pressure being adequate Pune: Water supply to residents of Pashan, Sutarwadi, Baner and Balewadi areas was hampered for the third consecutive day as the civic body struggled to complete repairs to the main pipeline till Friday…
Landslide at Sinhagad Fort Pune: Authorities on Friday shut Sinhagad Fort for tourists after a landslide near the main entrance following heavy rain over the prior two days. Meanwhile, another landslide blocked the Varandha Ghat road on the Bhor-Mahad route, disrupting traffic.Forest officials said the fort would remain closed for the day as continuous rainfall…
Food safety experts say milk and other fresh dairy products are highly susceptible to bacterial growth and spoilage, if not stored and transported under proper refrigeration Pune: The Pune Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a large-scale crackdown on dairies across the city following the Wadgaon Sheri food poisoning incident, wherein a 13-year-old boy…
A fresh harvest of avocado from a home-garden in the city Pune: A growing number of home gardeners in Pune are transforming terraces, balconies and backyards into mini farms, cultivating exotic fruits and herbs. From dragon fruit, passion fruit and avocado to rosemary, thyme, basil and oregano, gardening enthusiasts are experimenting with crops typically associated…
The residents had identified 67 vulnerable spots across west Pune, including 34 in Baner, 15 in Balewadi, 12 in Sus, four in Mhalunge and two in Pashan, last month Pune: Residents of Baner, Balewadi, Sus, Mhalunge and Pashan on Tuesday accused Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) of doing nothing to address waterlogging-prone areas, even a week…
Planes stand on tarmac at sunset Pune: Travel for long-haul international destinations such as the USA, Europe and West Asian countries from India has seen a noticeable dip this summer compared to the same period last year amid geopolitical tensions, airspace disruptions and uncertainty, according to insurance companies.Even the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which usually…
