India, Sept. 19 -- A thunderstorm that swept across western and southern Pune on Thursday evening resulted in heavy rainfall and caused significant waterlogging and traffic disruptions during peak hours. Lohegaon recorded the highest rainfall at 74.8 mm, followed by Shivajinagar with 57.2 mm, Chinchwad at 37.5 mm, and Lavale with 619.5 mm rainfall till 8.30 pm. Pashan recorded 71.2 mm rainfall till 5.30 pm.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rainfall activity is expected to continue over Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad areas until late at night.

SD Sanap, senior meteorologist at IMD Pune, said, "If we look at the overall scenario, it is mainly Pune city that is witnessing significant rainfall activity, primarily due to lo...