On September 26, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Pune was cancelled due to severe weather forecasts predicting heavy rains in the city. The cancellation was a major development, as the Prime Minister was set to inaugurate the Civil Court to Swargate metro line and announce several significant development projects worth ₹22,600 crore across the nation. A large public gathering was planned at the SP College grounds to celebrate these milestones. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a Red alert for Pune, indicating the severity of the rainfall, which led to the cancellation of the event. In response to the heavy rainfall, schools and colleges in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad were declared closed for the day.

This situation underscores how weather can significantly influence political engagements and public events. The cancellation of such a high-profile visit may impact local morale and the momentum of ongoing development projects. Residents and officials alike are now left to navigate the consequences of this unexpected change in plans.