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Back-to-back 600 mm rainfall pushes Lonavala’s 2-day total near 1,300 mm; 1 dead

Back-to-back 600 mm rainfall pushes Lonavala’s 2-day total near 1,300 mm; 1 dead

Updated on Jul 8, 2026 03:42 IST

Pune records 264.8 mm rain in 6 days, surpasses July normal quota

Explaining the prevailing weather conditions, SD Sanap, senior meteorologist at IMD Pune, said the active monsoon phase is likely to continue for another day before gradually weakening. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 03:48 IST

Rain batters Pune city: 29 trees fall, vehicles hit, parking shed collapses

Rain batters Pune city: 29 trees fall, vehicles hit, parking shed collapses

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 03:42 IST

Heavy rain floods Hinjewadi roads, snarls IT corridor traffic

Heavy rain floods Hinjewadi roads, snarls IT corridor traffic

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 03:42 IST

Lonavala records 670mm rainfall; schools shut, highways blocked in Pune

The Pune district administration also appealed to residents to avoid unnecessary travel. (Mahendra Kolhe/ HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 6, 2026 03:20 IST

Landslide blocks Rajmachi route, nearly 100 tourists stranded

Nearly 100 tourists were stranded on Rajmachi route near Lonavla on Saturday after landslide triggered by incessant monsoon rain blocked the only motorable road with debris. (HT)

Updated on Jul 5, 2026 03:12 IST

Active monsoon brings widespread rain across Pune; landslides reported at Varandha Ghat and Sinhagad fort

Active monsoon brings widespread rain across Pune; landslides reported at Varandha Ghat and Sinhagad fort

Updated on Jul 4, 2026 03:04 IST

Neem-based spray found effective against parasites in captive wildlife: Study

Researchers said neem-based insecticides are biodegradable, environmentally friendly and less likely to contribute to insecticide resistance, making them a promising option for sustainable parasite control in zoos and wildlife rescue centres. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 4, 2026 02:36 IST

Khadakwasla storage rises slightly to 3.81 TMC

Pune, India - Aug. 4, 2019: Khadakwasla dam after releasing around 30000 quesecs of water in Pune, India, on Sunday, August 4, 2019. (Photo by Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 03:20 IST

Rainfall intensifies across Pune ghat sections; red alert issued till July 4

In the city, meanwhile, Shivajinagar recorded 10 mm rainfall, Chinchwad 11.5 mm, Pashan 11 mm, Lohegaon 11 mm and NDA 6.5 mm. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Updated on Jul 2, 2026 02:51 IST

NGT fines PWD, Nashik Tree Authority for skipping hearings on tree felling ahead of Kumbh Mela

NGT fines PWD, Nashik Tree Authority for skipping hearings on tree felling ahead of Kumbh Mela

Updated on Jul 2, 2026 02:48 IST

Trapped between water pipes, gaur rescued in dramatic multi-agency operation on Sinhagad Road

Trapped between water pipes, gaur rescued in dramatic multi-agency operation on Sinhagad Road

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 24:04 IST

IMD forecasts uneven July rainfall across Maharashtra

IMD forecasts uneven July rainfall across Maharashtra

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 23:00 IST

Maharashtra records 52% rainfall deficit in June

According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data between June 1 and 29, the state received 96.2 mm of rain, falling short of its monthly normal of 199.9 mm. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 29, 2026 23:40 IST

Pune, Nashik among most affected as Maharashtra records mixed groundwater trend

According to the Groundwater Surveys and Development Agency (GSDA), groundwater levels fell in 165 of the state’s 353 talukas, while 188 talukas recorded an increase. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 29, 2026 23:12 IST

Mumbai tourist group meets with fatal crash near Rajgad; two killed

Following the accident, Rajgad police alerted Velhe police and the Haveli Disaster Management Rescue Team. (HT)

Updated on Jun 28, 2026 23:22 IST

2 Mumbai tourists die, 19 injured after vehicle falls into a gorge in Pune: Cop

All injured were admitted to Velhe Rural Hospital. (Representative Photo/iStock)

Updated on Jun 28, 2026 07:22 IST

Pune’s twin safari projects regain momentum

Nagpur: A leopard spotted during a media tour at the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra (FDCM), in Nagpur district, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI02_16_2024_000358A) (PTI)

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 23:50 IST

Siya and Chetan shift blame as Pune murder investigation continues

Ketan Agarwal died after falling off the Lohagad fort near Pune, which police are investigating as a murder case with Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary as prime accused.

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 05:20 IST

Cops arrest fiancée, boyfriend for plotting Pune businessman's murder

Pune murder case: Police have arrested victim's 20-year-old fiancée and her boyfriend for pushing Agarwal down a 400- foot-high gorge at the Lohagad Fort.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 06:03 IST

Premeditated murder, not accident: Fiancee, her boyfriend push bizman to death

Premeditated murder, not accident: Fiancee, her boyfriend push bizman to death

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 24:36 IST

Bizman’s death at Lohagad Fort not accident. Pune cops arrest fiancée for murder

Ketan Vishal Agarwal (in picture) died during a trek at Lohagad Fort. (X)

Updated on Jun 23, 2026 10:52 IST

Monsoon finally reaches Pune, but city remains dry; yellow alert till June 26

The declaration came a day after parts of Pune city and district received evening showers, offering temporary relief from the dry spell that has persisted since early June. (FILE)

Updated on Jun 22, 2026 23:02 IST

21 days later, Pune gets first widespread June showers; monsoon still to arrive

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), NDA recorded the highest rainfall till 5.30 pm at 78.5 mm, while Shivajinagar received 18.3 mm. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 23:36 IST

Man held with protected wildlife body parts near Pune railway station

During questioning, Lokhande allegedly told officials he had been procuring such wildlife articles from local communities across the district and trading them. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 23:30 IST

Desilting work threatens key bird nesting habitat at Bhadalwadi: Experts

According to a letter written on Friday by the Bhigwan forest range office to the Indapur tehsildar, desilting work was being carried out by a private contractor. During the process, 41 mature babul trees were removed from the tank area, while three younger trees were found uprooted. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 22:28 IST

IITM study offers fresh insights into how air pollution interacts with monsoon clouds

Factors such as air entrainment, cloud dynamics and microphysical processes influenced how pollution particles were incorporated into clouds. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 01:24 IST

Operators seek NGT fresh evaluation on horse transport

The main market in Matheran. "It's been ruined by ugly new constructions. We need a stronger municipal office to check illegal constructions.' Photo Courtesy: Sooni Taraporevala

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 22:34 IST

Pune district faces 83% rainfall deficit as monsoon onset remains delayed

Gurugram, India- January 08, 2019: The residents of U Block, DLF 3, are worried as many of them are not getting the adequate and regular drinking water supply for the past four days. The residents said that they have been frequently purchasing water from private water suppliers to suffice their daily need and their complaints can be verified at any point of time, in Gurugram, India, on Tuesday, January 08, 2019. (Photo by Yogendra Kumar/Hindustan Times) To go with Dhananjay Jha Story (Yogendra Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 23:18 IST

MPCB, fisheries dept inspect Indrayani River following fish kill

A large number of fish were found dead in the river near Dehu on Saturday, June 14, raising concerns among local residents and environmental activists over the deteriorating water quality of the Indrayani river, and the growing environmental pressures on the river ecosystem. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 01:22 IST

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