India, March 31 -- In keeping with the forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune on Monday witnessed intense unseasonal rainfall accompanied by hailstorms in several parts of the city. Areas including Baner, Aundh, Shivajinagar and Hinjewadi were among the worst affected, reporting heavy showers and hail in the afternoon hours. Having started the day on a hot and humid note, conditions in the city changed rapidly post noon as dark clouds gathered, followed by strong winds, intense rainfall and hailstorms in isolated pockets.

According to official IMD data, Pashan recorded the highest rainfall in the city at 46 mm on March 30. This marks the highest precipitation for Pashan in March since 2016. Previously, Pashan ...