Pune to receive rainfall the next two days

As the world tries to grapple with climate change and rising sea temperatures, India is facing the threat of Cyclone Yaas, even though it is still recovering from the aftereffects of Cyclone Tauktae.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) earlier predicted that the wind speed for Cyclone Yaas during the landfall would be around 155-165 kmph, gusting to 185 kmph. Even though the cyclone is expected to hit West Bengal and Odisha, the effect will be seen in some places in the state. Out of these, Pune is expected to receive rain with gusty winds.

According to sources, rain is expected in Khed, Purandar, Haveli and Pune talukas. Moreover, cloudy weather and a downpour are also expected in some parts of Maharashtra.

On the other hand, on Wednesday, May 26, ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Yaas, a tornado had hit West Bengal's North 24 Parganas District and damaged around 80 houses in Naihati and Halisahar due to strong winds. Moreover, two people have reportedly been killed. In addition, parts of Odisha and West Bengal have already started witnessing heavy showers and rough seas in Digha in the Purba Medinipur district as Cyclone Yaas nears landfall. Earlier, the weather department had cautioned for a cyclone to make landfall on the Odisha coast around noon of May 26.

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