Earth Pulse Weekly: Baner's Air, Birds & Weather | 20 Apr 2026 – 26 Apr 2026
Stressed week for Baner
From 2026-04-20 to 2026-04-26, air quality remained moderate over Baner, with AQI ranging from 51 to 78. Rain brought 6.4mm over 3 days, briefly clearing the air. Meanwhile, a lively soundscape filled the hill — 1000 detections across 38 species, peaking at 8:00 IST.
🔄 Compared to Last Week
How did this week (2026-04-20 – 2026-04-26) differ from the week before?
💨 Air Quality — Baner, Pune
🌡️ Temperature & Rain — Baner, Pune
Monsoon & rainfall history → · Temperature history →
🕰️ Historical Pulse: Week 17 in Context (1980–2021)
ERA5 ⓘ is a global atmospheric reanalysis that reconstructs daily weather back to 1940. Earth Pulse uses 42 years of ERA5 data (1980–2021) for Baner Hill — giving local context that raw sensor data, which only began in 2022, cannot provide on its own.
ERA5 is a climate reanalysis product — model-derived, not direct sensor measurement. Valid for long-term trend analysis. Explore 45 years of Baner climate →
🐦 Birds of the Week — Baner Hill
🌳 Tree of the Week — Baner Hill
One of the trees growing on Baner Hill, identified by the Earth Pulse plant monitoring network.
🎵 Soundscape Health — Baner Hill South
Acoustic ecology from baner_south_01 — continuous soundscape monitoring facing Baner Hill. NDSI (Natural Sound Index) measures the balance of biophony (birds, insects, wind) vs anthrophony (traffic, construction, human noise). Higher = healthier soundscape.
Monitored by baner_south_01 — Raspberry Pi 3B facing Baner Hill, recording 60 seconds every 30 minutes. NDSI computed using the soundecology methodology.
✨ Moments That Mattered
📅 Same Week — Last 4 Years in Baner
Comparing the same dates (2026-04-20 to 2026-04-26) in previous years — all data from Earth Pulse sensor monitoring at Baner Hill.
- AQI averaged 65.4 — this week was 5.3 pts hazier ↑
- Temperature averaged 29.4°C — this week was 3.4° warmer
- Typical rain was 0.2mm — this week had 6.4mm
Monitoring Baner since 2022 — patterns invisible to daily observation become clear over time. View full climate history →
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🔮 The Week Ahead — Baner, Pune
The coming week is forecast to bring temperatures of 19.8–38.8°C, with dry conditions expected. Stay hydrated and limit midday outdoor activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the AQI in Baner, Pune this week?
EU AQI in Baner ranged from 51 to 78 this week (2026-04-20 to 2026-04-26), averaging 70.7. Values below 40 are "Good", above 100 are unhealthy. See full AQI history →
Which birds were detected on Baner Hill this week?
Earth Pulse detected 38 bird species at Baner Hill this week using BirdNET acoustic AI — 1000 total calls logged. Standout species: Red-wattled Lapwing. See all species →
What was the temperature in Baner, Pune this week?
Temperatures in Baner ranged from 23.6°C to 41.5°C this week, averaging 32.8°C. See temperature history →
How unusual was this week's weather compared to historical records in Baner?
Earth Pulse holds 42 years of ERA5 climate reanalysis data for Baner Hill (1980–2021). This week's average temperature of 32.8°C compares to a historical norm of 28.8°C for this period. Explore 45-year climate →
How does this week compare to previous years in Baner?
Earth Pulse has monitored Baner since 2022. For the same week in previous years: 2025: AQI avg 63, temp avg 30°C, rain 0mm · 2024: AQI avg 65.5, temp avg 30.4°C, rain 0.6mm · 2023: AQI avg 67.8, temp avg 27°C, rain 0mm · 2022: AQI avg —, temp avg 30.3°C, rain 0.2mm. Full climate history →