Puneites to experience cold wave amidst single digit temperature
Puneites to experience cold wave amidst single digit temperature 
Ahead of the New Year, cold wave to return to Pune City to Usher in the dawn of 2025 with Single-Digit Temperatures.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts the return of cold wave conditions.
Starting December 30, the city and its surrounding areas could see single-digit night temperatures, with clear skies expected to aid the cooling process.
As of now, Pune is gripped with minimum temperatures of around 16°C, while daytime highs hover between 26°C and 27°C.
However, the impending northerly winds from the Western Himalayas are expected to bring a significant drop in night temperatures as they penetrate into Maharashtra.
As per Anupam Kashyapi, former head of Weather Forecasting at IMD, the transition will be marked by rain and thunderstorms in Pune and neighboring districts due to opposing wind interactions from December 26. Skies are likely to clear by December 29, paving the way for the cold wave.
Parts of Pune district, including NDA, have already experienced some of the lowest temperatures this season, with readings as low as 6°C reported earlier in November and December.
It has been a mixed winter for Pune. As of now, Pune’s winter has been a blend of warm and cold spells. IMD initially forecasted a warmer-than-usual winter with higher-than-average minimum temperatures. But, single-digit temperatures were recorded amidst November’s last week and the second week of December, indicating intermittent cold waves.
With the arrival of cold northern winds, the city is likely to ring in 2025 under a clear sky with biting cold nights, marking a quintessential winter conclusion.
News Edit KV Raman
