After days of relentless downpours, residents across Maharashtra can finally expect some relief. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune, rainfall is likely to pause for an entire week starting Friday, May 30, across the state, except for light spells that may continue in the ghat areas.

SD Sanap, senior meteorologist at IMD Pune, told mid-day, “The ongoing rainfall is expected to take a break for about a week beginning May 30. A light spell may occur on Thursday, but the overall intensity is set to decrease significantly, especially in Madhya Maharashtra, including Pune and Marathwada. Only isolated, light showers are likely in these regions."

A yellow alert may remain in place for the ghat areas of Pune. The IMD has downgraded its warning for Pune from an orange alert to a yellow alert, indicating a reduction in rainfall intensity. After several days of heavy rain, citizens can expect light to moderate showers in the coming days, though isolated areas in the Western Ghats may continue to receive rainfall. From May 30 onward, only light rain is predicted for Pune, reflecting a general decline in statewide rainfall.