India, Feb. 13 -- Ahead of the summer season, the city is likely to experience a significant drop in minimum temperature in the next 24 hours and once again towards the end of February.

Despite the winter season, Pune city and the entire state have been experiencing temperatures significantly above normal since the beginning of February. In Pune, both minimum and maximum temperatures have been constantly recorded between 14 and 15 degrees Celsius which is higher than normal by four to five degrees Celsius.

However, after a comparatively warm spell, the city and north-central part of the state are likely to see a drop in temperature, especially minimum temperature. S D Sanap, senior meteorologist from the India Meteorological Department ...