India, May 3 -- After experiencing 'above normal' temperatures for over two weeks, the state is likely to get some respite from the scorching heat with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a drop in temperature as well as rainfall in several areas of the state from May 3. A yellow alert for rainfall has been issued for north-central Maharashtra, Vidarbha and parts of Konkan between May 3 and 5. Whereas Pune city is likely to experience light rainfall on May 4 and 5.

S D Sanap, senior meteorologist from IMD Pune, said, "In Pune, we are expecting light category rainfall along with cloudy weather. The temperature is likely to drop by two to three degrees Celsius in the city."

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