India, July 29 -- Pune is on the cusp of recording its wettest July in recorded history, with the city receiving 508.2 mm of rainfall between July 1 and July 28 (till 8:30 pm), according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The city is just 0.3 mm short of the all-time July record of 508.5 mm, set in 1907, making it highly likely that the record will be surpassed before the month ends. The IMD has forecast continued rainfall till July 31. On Tuesday, Pune received 3.2 mm of rain during the 12 hours ending 8.30 pm.

"Based on the rainfall recorded till 8:30 pm on July 28, Pune has received 508.2 mm of rainfall during July, making it the second wettest July in the city's recorded history. Although the city received additional rain...