This story is from May 5, 2016

Pune to get slight relief from scorching sun

The mercury, repeatedly hitting the 40C-mark, may be testing Puneites' patience but there is some relief around the corner.
Pune to get slight relief from scorching sun

Pune: The mercury, repeatedly hitting the 40C-mark, may be testing Puneites' patience but there is some relief around the corner.
There will be a slight dip in the maximum and minimum temperatures in the upcoming days.
PCS Rao, scientist at India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune said, "The wind trough extending from Marathwada to Comorin area, which now runs from Vidarbha to southeast Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast across Marathwada, will cause some thundershowers in the central peninsular area of the country.
This will in turn help the temperature to subside a little bit."
Although the day temperatures were appreciably above normal in some parts of Central Maharashtra and dry weather conditions prevailed in Vidarbha, Central Maharashtra and Marathwada, isolated incidents of rain are expected in these regions in the coming days.
The mercury touched an unusual high of 41C on Tuesday, but on Wednesday, the maximum temperature dipped to 39.4C, whereas the minimum temperature was 19.8C - expected to be the lowest in the next five days.

This week, the mercury is expected to further dip to 37C on Friday, whereas the lowest night-time temperature would be 20C on Thursday and Saturday. Cloudy skies have been predicted till May 10, along with a probability of rain and thundershowers from Thursday to Saturday.
Mahesh Palawat, chief meteorologist at Skymet weather, said, "Pre-monsoon showers can be expected only in the latter half of the month. After May 10, there are some chances of scattered instances of rainfall."
After May 10, changes in the weather system can be expected, he said, adding that the mercury might see a dip in the coming days because of the pre-monsoon showers in the rest of the country.
Next week, some weather system might develop, but before the latter half of May, chances of heavy rain are less. "Isolated rain activities might be possible, but heavy rain is not expected," Palawat said.
The scorching summer sun, which also affects animals badly, reminded animal activists. People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) India offered tips on care for animals in the soaring heat.
A statement issued by Peta advised that dogs should be kept indoors to allow them to pant and cool their bodies off. It added that leaving a dog inside a parked car must be avoided at all costs.
"Even on a relatively mild 28C day, the temperature inside a car can climb rapidly, reaching a dangerous 32C while in the shade and a deadly 71C in the sun. Dogs trapped inside a car can succumb to heatstroke within minutes even if the car isn't parked in direct sunlight," the advisory read.
Giving a break to animals, placing mud pots with drinking water inside and outside the house for homeless and working animals and birds also helps them cool off.
More than anything else, keeping your eyes out on animals outdoors might save a life, it said. If someone spots an animal in distress, immediate action should be taken to take it to a veterinarian or an animal welfare organization.
Swagat Deshkar, a city veterinarian, said pets should be kept well-hydrated to beat the heat.
"Throughout the summer, curd rice, butter milk ice cubes made of powder electrolytes that can be bought from the market, and water melon juice ice cubes can be given to animals to keep them hydrated."
He added that it is also advisable to give ice cream in small quantities and increase bath frequencies to help the animals.
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