India, March 22 -- After enduring a spell of scorching heat, Bengaluru residents heaved a sigh of relief as heavy rains and thunderstorms lashed the city on Saturday.

Several areas witnessed strong winds and intense downpours, bringing much-needed respite from the sweltering temperatures.

Hailstorms were reported in Hosakote, located in Bengaluru Rural district, with an X user sharing a video of hailstones pelting down in the area.

Meanwhile, the northern and western parts of the city experienced significant rainfall accompanied by gusty winds.

According to a popular weather expert on X (@Bnglrweatherman), the showers are expected to spread across the city over the next 2-3 hours.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecas...