Pune minimum temperature drops again, Pashan records 7.7°C; Shivajinagar 8.3°C

These readings are in the normal range, when compared to that of the last 30 years. If the mornings were cold, the days seemed unseasonably warm, though the Met office readings show that the maximum temperature is around 30°C across the city. This is due to the clear sky.

“If there are clouds, the sunlight will not reach the earth’s surface with a high intensity. At present, we are getting a lot of sunlight and the temperatures are going up to 30°C or even 31-32°C in some places. We are feeling hot only because of the strong solar radiation during the day. The absence of clouds also means that the heat escapes rapidly and the night time temperatures are dropping fast,” said Sanap. He adds that the sky is expected to remain clear.

People in Pune have also noticed the haze in the mornings. The IMD said that this is a common winter phenomenon. “When the morning temperature drops and the atmosphere is stable, suspended particles, such as dust and pollutants, cause a haze. It is evident for a certain time. One would not find a haze throughout the day,” said Sanap.