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  The Waiting Game: Pune's Hot Embrace and the Promise of Rain Today Pune. A city nestled near the Western Ghats, known for its educational institutions, its burgeoning IT sector, and its distinct climate. In May, Pune finds itself in a transitional period, a time of intense heat and anticipation, as the city collectively holds its breath for the arrival of the life-giving monsoon rains. Today, May 16, 2025, the weather forecast for Pune paints a picture of this unique time of year – a story of scorching heat punctuated by the dramatic possibility of pre-monsoon thundershowers, a true taste of the Indian summer before the monsoon takes hold. Our narrative opens in the quiet, warm hours before dawn breaks over Pune. Even in the dead of night, the heat of the previous day lingers, a tangible presence in the air. The temperature has dropped to its lowest point, likely settling around 24°C to 25°C, but this is still a significant warmth, far from the cool nights of other seasons. Ther...