India, June 1 -- Maharashtra witnessed a rare and intense spell of rainfall in May, recorded at 1007%. According to officials, the state recorded a staggering 159.4 mm of rainfall against the monthly average of just 14.4 mm.

Pune was among the worst-hit districts, with urban areas like Pune city logging 250.4 mm, which was excess rainfall by 657%, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data.

Meteorological subdivisions across the state reported extraordinary rainfall, with Konkan and Goa regions topping the charts at 437.8 mm - a 1624% increase over the usual 25.4 mm. Vidarbha followed with 130.5 mm, up by 1232%, while Pune district saw 261.4 mm - a 1715% spike. Even traditionally dry zones such as Marathwada and Central Mahar...