India, Aug. 25 -- With the much-awaited Ganesh festival just round the corner, there is much speculation about weather conditions in the city as Punekars prepare for the celebrations. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city is likely to experience good rainfall around the beginning of the festival, with current forecast models indicating an increase in rainfall activity from August 25 and considerable rainfall expected on August 26 and 27. However, the intensity and spread of rainfall will only become clearer closer to the date.

Senior meteorologist S D Sanap from the IMD, said that while the city is likely to experience good rainfall around the beginning of the Ganesh festival, it is still too early to comment o...