Pune's longest cold spell since 2015 continues, La Nina blamed

• Pune is enduring its longest cold spell since 2015, with minimum temperatures staying below 10°C for six consecutive days.
• Nightly lows have ranged between 8-9°C, with the season's coldest night at 7.9°C on December 11.
• This unbroken cold streak is significant, as recent winters (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023) had no single-digit minimums.
• Forecasts indicate the cold conditions may persist until at least December 19, potentially setting new records.
• Experts link the prolonged freeze to a normal count of western disturbances allowing cold northerly winds and active La Nina conditions.

Why It Matters: Pune's prolonged cold spell is a rare event, potentially setting new weather records.