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Pune Swelters: May Heat Shatters Records
13 May
Summary
- Shivajinagar recorded the fourth-highest May temperature since 1969.
- Minimum temperature hit 27.4°C, exceeding normal by over 5°C.
- Urban heat island effect and low wind speed contribute to rising temperatures.
Pune experienced record-breaking heat on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, as thermometers at the Shivajinagar IMD station recorded the fourth-highest temperature for May since 1969. The minimum temperature reached 27.4 degrees Celsius, a concerning 5.1 degrees Celsius above normal.
This heatwave aligns with the IMD's forecast of heatwave and warm nights across central Maharashtra and Marathwada. Scientists cite the urban heat island effect, where concrete structures absorb and retain heat, alongside low wind speeds, as primary reasons for the elevated minimum temperatures.
While maximum temperatures saw a slight decrease on Wednesday, dropping to 39 degrees Celsius in Shivajinagar, days remain intensely hot. Lohegaon is expected to continue experiencing scorching conditions, with maximum temperatures potentially reaching 43 degrees Celsius. The city anticipates cloudy skies until May 15, but no rain is forecast.
