Pune is a city in India situated in the state of Maharashtra. Surrounded by ranges
of the Mountain 'Sahyadri', it enjoys abundance of natural wealth in terms of plenty
of water, pleasant weather and rich flora & fauna in its surrounding areas. Due
to growing industrialisation, the threats to our environment are rapidly increasing.
The solution to such threats is only to adopt a living style which will use the
natural resources in a sustainable way.
There are many organisations in Pune who are engaged in activities related to nature
and environment. The activities include Organic Farming, tree Plantations, Watershed
Management, Nature Education, trekking and many more. This site is aimed at providing
a common platform to such organisations who work for a common cause. This site will
be frequently updated to tell you interesting stories about Nature and Environment.
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Pune stands on the leeward side of the Western Ghats on an altitude of 559m. (1863
ft.). The temperatures are pretty moderate. Though not as unpredictable as the British
weather, the city of Pune does have its share of uncertainties in different seasons.
Summers:
Summers here begin from early March to July. Though not as hot as Northern parts
of India, the daytimes are very sunny with dry heat. Early mornings are pleasant
and evenings after six, cool and breezy.Bright summery clothes are an obvious suggestion
with sunglasses for driving. The temperature ranges from 38°C to 20°C. Though, last
year, summer hit a new high with 40+ a common temp.
Monsoons:
Being on the leeward side of the ghats, Pune has a good three months of rains from
July-August to October. Clear skies in the morning are not to be deceived by, as
it does rain in the evenings. Umbrellas for pedestrians and raincoats for drivers
are a must, as there lies no escape. While driving, beware of potholes and use a
minimum of two pairs of shoes as drying takes about 2-3 days. Temperatures range
from 18-19 degrees to 30 degrees.
Winters:
From November to January, Pune has it’s winter season. Though light woollens are
fine during the day, early mornings, evenings and night times require more clothing
as it’s chilly.8°C was the lowest recorded last year. For drivers, windcheaters
and head covers are a must. Hot cupsa coffee are highly enjoyable during mornings
and evenings.
Spring:
Though not in the real sense of the term spring, late Jan to March are the most
pleasant months in Pune. The sun is bright and warm and temperatures move in the
moderate zone. Overall, the climate and temperature does not go to extremities and
humidity is negligible here. Any time of the
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