Sudden Rain Hits Pune on Dussehra Eve, Disrupting Shopping and Festivities
Pune, 11th October 2024: Sudden rain lashed Pune today, catching many off guard. On the eve of Dussehra, numerous Punekars were out shopping, but the unexpected downpour disrupted their plans. Roadside vendors selling flowers and puja materials had to quickly cover their goods, with marigold flower and coconut sellers particularly suffering losses.
The heavy rain continued in areas such as Kothrud, Bavdhan, Aundh, Sinhagad Road, Sun City, Shivajinagar, Warje, and Central Peth, lasting for around twenty minutes.
Despite the rain, Pune’s residents flocked to the markets to buy puja essentials and other festive items for Dussehra. The sudden showers affected both sellers and buyers, with flower vendors facing significant challenges. Additionally, waterlogged roads created further inconvenience.
Today also marks the last day of Navratri, with several Garba and Dandiya programs scheduled across the city. Unfortunately, the rain dampened the festivities, disappointing many youths who had dressed up in traditional attire, excited for the evening’s celebrations.
