New Spells of Rain

But Where is Monsoon

Pune witnessed new spell of rains in the season on Saturday. It comes on the background of a 20 percent cut in the water supply of the city. Still, this rain is not sufficient for fulfilling the needs of the city. Officials say that at least 10 days of rainfall will be needed for the water supply to resume at original level. Meanwhile, the meteorological department clarified that the rains on Saturday were not that of monsoon but conditions are favourable for the advance of monsoon.

City recorded a rainfall of 39.7 mm till till 5:30 PM on Saturday. Sources in meteorological department told Pune Mirror that these were pre- monsoon showers. But conditions are very favourable for the advance of monsoon in most parts of the state including Mumbai. The monsoon is expected to arrive within 48 hours.

I was to Junnar yesterday and while returning, there was quite a good spell of rains. But here in Pune, the rain gods seems to have lost interest in visiting the city. It is a repeat of last year albeit a bit different. Last year, the monsoon had arrived on time but the rains came very late at the end of June. Normal onset of monsoon for Pune is June 7 but this time it is testing too much. I hope it comes soon!