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PUNE: The city witnessed a spell of heavy showers late on Monday evening. During the period of a little over an hour, a whopping 6.6 mm of
rainfall was received, Met department officials said.

"The presence of a trough off the western coast caused the rainfall. The conditions are likely to remain for the next 24 hours," A B Mujumdar, deputy director general, meteorology (DDGM), India Meteorological Department (IMD), told TOI.

The city has been witnessing frequent showers this winter season, with rainfall being recorded last month as well. On Monday, lashing showers began around 7.15 pm and continued into the night. Mujumdar attributed the unexpected rainfall to a cyclonic storm that passed close to the state last week. "This has increased the moisture in many parts of the state, resulting in heavy showers in these parts," Mujumdar stated.

Owing to the increased humidity levels, there was a rise in the minimum temperature for the city. At 8.30 pm on Monday, the Met department recorded the minimum at 20.7 degree Celsius. The normal temperature for this period is 12 degree Celsius, IMD officials said.

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