Pune Rains Cause Traffic Chaos: Vehicles Crawl From Navale Bridge to Swargate; Indapur Records 131 mm Rainfall
Overnight rainfall disrupted Pune's morning traffic on November 2, causing long vehicle queues between Navale Bridge and Swargate. Indapur recorded the highest rainfall in Pune district at 131 mm, followed by Baramati at 77.2 mm and Ambegaon at 49.5 mm. Within Pune city, Shivajinagar received 41.1 mm and Hadapsar recorded 35.5 mm.
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Pune, November 2, 2026: Heavy overnight rainfall affected traffic movement across several parts of Pune on Monday morning, leaving commuters struggling with slow-moving vehicles and long queues. The Navale Bridge–Swargate corridor was among the worst-affected routes, with motorists facing delays during peak morning hours.
Rainfall across Pune city and the surrounding district varied considerably, with Indapur recording the highest rainfall during the 24-hour period ending Monday morning.
Navale Bridge–Swargate Route Sees Heavy Traffic Congestion
Motorists travelling from Navale Bridge towards Swargate faced considerable inconvenience as vehicles moved slowly along the busy stretch.
The overnight showers left several roads wet, adding to the challenges of the morning commute. Long queues developed along the corridor as regular traffic combined with rain-related disruptions.
Commuters travelling towards central Pune experienced delays, particularly during the morning rush.
Indapur Receives 131 mm Rainfall, Baramati Records 77.2 mm
According to rainfall figures recorded between 8:30 am on November 1 and 8:30 am on November 2, Indapur received 131 mm of rainfall, the highest among the reported locations in Pune district.
Baramati recorded 77.2 mm, while Ambegaon received 49.5 mm during the same period.
Within Pune city, Shivajinagar registered 41.1 mm of rainfall, followed by Hadapsar at 35.5 mm.
Haveli received 35 mm, Magarpatta recorded 30.5 mm, Chinchwad received 19.5 mm and Pashan registered 14.6 mm.
Meanwhile, comparatively lighter rainfall was recorded at NDA with 5.5 mm, Purandar with 5 mm and Daund with 2.5 mm.
Overnight Showers Affect Pune's Morning Commute
The rainfall brought noticeable disruption to daily travel, particularly on major routes connecting residential areas with central Pune.
The Navale Bridge–Swargate stretch experienced slow traffic movement as motorists navigated wet roads and congestion.
The rainfall figures also indicate significant differences in precipitation across Pune district, with Indapur receiving substantially heavier showers than most other reported locations.
Commuters are advised to remain cautious while travelling on rain-affected roads and allow additional time for their journeys.