Pune was thrown into chaos after an intense, erratic downpour of 104 mm in just one hour triggered flood-like conditions across the city, exposing critical gaps in urban infrastructure. Officials termed the event “cloudburst-like” in at least two locations, underscoring increasingly volatile rainfall patterns. The sudden surge led to widespread waterlogging, disruption of daily life, and damage to homes, with rainwater entering several residential areas. An elderly woman lost her life after a tree collapsed.

A tree fell during of the rains. Pics/By Special Arrangement